Kikuchi-fujimoto disease : an unusual presentation with isolated abdominal lymphadenitis
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 39, Issue 4 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.244-246, 3 p.
Publisher
King Hamad University Hospital
Publication Date
2017-12-31
Country of Publication
Bahrain
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Topics
- Abdomen
- Lymphatic glands
- Pain
- Lymphadenopathy
- Fever
- Differential diagnosis
- Inflammation
- Complications(Medicine)
- Biopsy
Abstract EN
Kikuchi-Fujimoto Disease (KFD) is a rare and benign cause of lymphadenopathy that is often associated with fever, night sweats and weight loss.
The differential diagnosis could be lymphoma, tuberculosis, sarcoidosis and systemic lupus erythematosus.
Lymph node biopsy confirms the diagnosis.
A thirty-three-year-old female presented with abdominal pain for 3 months and fever, weight loss of 5 kg, no nausea or vomiting and no bowel habit changes.
Biopsy of the abdominal lymph nodes confirmed the diagnosis of KFD.
The patient received a course of antibiotics, hydrocortisone and immunoglobulin IV 10 g/100 ml.
Post-treatment, the patient’s abdominal pain and general condition had improved and CT revealed significant regression of the abdominal lymph node.
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American Psychological Association (APA)
Sharaf, Usamah& Ali, Ahmad. 2017. Kikuchi-fujimoto disease : an unusual presentation with isolated abdominal lymphadenitis. Bahrain Medical Bulletin،Vol. 39, no. 4, pp.244-246.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-766993
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sharaf, Usamah& Ali, Ahmad. Kikuchi-fujimoto disease : an unusual presentation with isolated abdominal lymphadenitis. Bahrain Medical Bulletin Vol. 39, no. 4 (Dec. 2017), pp.244-246.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-766993
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sharaf, Usamah& Ali, Ahmad. Kikuchi-fujimoto disease : an unusual presentation with isolated abdominal lymphadenitis. Bahrain Medical Bulletin. 2017. Vol. 39, no. 4, pp.244-246.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-766993
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 245-246
Record ID
BIM-766993