Kikuchi - Fujimoto disease: Cervical lymphadenopathy suggestive of relapsing lymphoma in patient with lymphoblastic lymphoma
Experimental Oncology, vol.33, no.4, pp.242-244, 2011 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 33 Issue: 4
- Publication Date: 2011
- Journal Name: Experimental Oncology
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.242-244
- Keywords: Cervical lymphadenopathy, Kikuchi - Fujimoto disease, Lymphoma
- Ankara University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Aim: Kikuchi - Fujimoto disease (KFD) or histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis is a rare disorder and often confused with lymphoma. Patient: There is presented a case of 28-year-old patient with cervical lymphadenopathy, who had history of lymphoma. Results: On immunohistopathologic examination diagnosis of KFD was made and patient followed without any treatment. Conclusion: Patient's lymphadenopathy had almost resolved and he was completely asymptomatic after three months. In patient with cervical lymphadenopathy KFD should be considered in the differential diagnosis.