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Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease

What is Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease?

Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease (KFD) is a benign and self-limited disorder, characterized by regional cervical lymphadenopathy with tenderness, usually accompanied with mild fever and night sweats. Less frequent symptoms include weight loss, nausea, vomiting, sore throat.

Other condition names

  • Histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis
  • Kikuchi disease

Prevalence

  • Worldwide: Unknown

Age of Onset

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Childhood
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