Monoszimptómás

Monoszimptómás is a medical term used to describe a clinical presentation in which a patient exhibits a single symptom rather than a constellation of symptoms. The term is the Hungarian form of the English “monosymptomatic,” formed from a prefix meaning “one” (mono) and “symptom” (szimptóma), with the suffix -ás to create an adjective.

In practice, monoszimptómás presentations can occur across a range of diseases and conditions, often at early stages or in atypical manifestations. Examples might include isolated fever without other signs, or a single focal symptom such as isolated headache or isolated sensory disturbance. Because many diseases are diagnosed on the basis of multiple accompanying symptoms, a monoszimptómás presentation can complicate differential diagnosis and may require careful history-taking, targeted examination, and specific diagnostic tests to clarify the underlying cause.

Clinical significance varies by context. A monoszimptómás presentation does not by itself imply a mild or benign condition; prognosis depends on the underlying disease. Recognizing when a patient presents with a single symptom can help clinicians keep a broad differential, avoid premature conclusions, and ensure appropriate monitoring and follow-up as additional symptoms emerge or investigations proceed.

See also: tünet, tünettan, differenciáldiagnózis.