[A rare case of lymphadenopathy: the Kituchi-Fujimoto disease].
Lymphadenopathy is fairly widespread among the population and recognize multiple causes, often benign and self-limiting. We report on case about one young women with Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease or histiiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis. This is a rare self-limiting lymphadenopathy which is usually diagnosed in young women. It is a self-limiting condition, usually resolving within 2-3 months, a low recurrence rate of 3% to 4% has been reported, of unknown origin, that does not require any specific management.
Ospedale ex Mauriziano di Lanzo Torinese.
Caterina
C
Vergara
Alida
A
Pilato
Marco
M
Novelli
Alfredo
A
Inverso
Domenico
D
Fico
D005260:Female; D020042:Histiocytic Necrotizing Lymphadenitis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008206:Lymphatic Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D055815:Young Adult