Kikuchi-Fujimoto Syndrome: A Rare Entity to Consider

Kikuchi-Fujimoto Syndrome: A Rare Entity to Consider

Introduction: Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease (KFD) is a rare, benign, necrotizing lymphadenitis of unknown aetiology with good prognosis. It is characterized by cervical lymphadenopathy, nocturnal diaphoresis and fever. Surgical excision of the adenopathy, histopathological study and immunophenotyping are...

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Main Authors: Diogo Raposo André, Filipa Vicente, Jessica Chaves, Mónica Caldeira, Fernando Jacinto, António José Chaves, Maria Luz Brazão
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMC MEDIA SRL 2020-04-01
Series:European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
Subjects:
kikuchi-fujimoto disease
lymphadenitis
fever of unknown origin
rare disease
Online Access:https://www.ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/1456

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