Kikuchi-Fujimoto Disease Presenting With Leukocytosis

Authors

  • Mohamadreza Hafezi-Ahmadi Ilam University of Medical Sciences
  • Hamidreza Seifmanesh Ilam University of Medical Sciences

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2015/hc.v6i3.397

Keywords:

Kikuchi-Fujimoto, cervical lymphadenopathy, lymphoma, leukocytosis, systemic lupus erythematous

Abstract

Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease (KFD) is a generally benign and self-limited cause of lymphadenitis. It typically presents with cervical lymphadenopathy and systemic manifestations. Leukopenia is a usual finding. We herein report a case of KFD with leukocystosis. It is important to rule out lymphoma or systemic lupus erythematosus as the major and most serious differential diagnosis.

Author Biographies

Mohamadreza Hafezi-Ahmadi, Ilam University of Medical Sciences

Faculty member, Department of Pathology

Hamidreza Seifmanesh, Ilam University of Medical Sciences

Research Associate, Department of Suregey

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Published

2011-06-02

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 3 (2011)

Section

CASE REPORTS

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