Kikuchi-Fujimoto Disease: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Authors

  • MM Bodiuzzaman Junior consultant, Dept. of Medicine, Faridpur Medical College Hospital, Faridpur

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/fmcj.v14i1.46169

Keywords:

Kikuchi-Fujimoto, Necrotizing lymphadenitis.

Abstract

Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease is a rare benign, condition of necrotizing histiocytic lymphadenitis. Presenting complaints of neck masses in association with non-specific systemic signs and symptoms prompt investigation towards the more common diagnoses. However, rarer conditions must still be considered especially when a patient's condition fails to abate. Herein I discuss a case of female patient who presented with a neck mass that was not attributable to the more common causes. A 28 year old lady presented with feverish feeling, weight loss and tender cervical lymph nodes. Initially tuberculous lymphadenitis was suspected but Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease was diagnosed after cervical lymph node biopsy. Symptomatic treatment was provided and an eventful full recovery was made.

Faridpur Med. Coll. J. Jan 2019;14(1): 50-53

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Published

2020-03-26

How to Cite

Bodiuzzaman, M. (2020). Kikuchi-Fujimoto Disease: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Faridpur Medical College Journal, 14(1), 50–53. https://doi.org/10.3329/fmcj.v14i1.46169

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