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12710659

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
2003-4-24
pubmed:abstractText
Cervical lymphadenopathy is a common problem in children. Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease (histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis) is a rare condition that causes persistent lymphadenopathy and has a characteristic histological appearance. Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease is well recognized in Japan, where it was first described, but descriptions in the paediatric literature are sparse. Paediatricians may therefore be unaware of this rare but important condition. The case is described of a 14-y-old girl suffering from fatigue, weight loss, night sweats and lymphadenopathy. The predominance of systemic symptoms prompted an extensive investigation. The diagnosis of Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease was made after direct histological examination of a lymph node biopsy. The case illustrates the clinical features of this little-known condition and highlights the potential confusion with other diagnoses. The pathological features are discussed and the literature reviewed. CONCLUSION: Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease should be considered in cases of persistent lymphadenopathy. An early biopsy can be instrumental in preventing unnecessary investigations and potentially harmful treatments.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0803-5253
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
92
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
261-4
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2003
pubmed:articleTitle
Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease: a rare but important cause of lymphadenopathy.
pubmed:affiliation
Departments of Paediatrics Oncology, Sheffield Children's Hospital, Western Bank, Sheffield, UK.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review, Case Reports