title: Kikuchi-Fujimoto Disease: Unusual Presentation of Rare Disease.
abstract: Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease (KFD) is a rare, benign disorder that typically follows a self-limiting natural course and was initially described in young females of Asian descent. Its clinical presentation may mimic lymphoproliferative disorders, connective tissue disorders, and chronic infections. This often leads to misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment. The exact cause of this condition remains unknown although autoimmune processes and certain infectious agents have been associated with the disease. The diagnosis of KFD is made histopathologically. Treatment is supportive and long-term follow-up is recommended due to increased risk of future development of systemic lupus erythematosus. Here we are presenting a case of a patient with an unusual presentation of KFD.
authors.affiliation: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine , Amarillo, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Duy
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Vu
authors.affiliation: Texas Oncology , Amarillo, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Srini
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Reddy
authors.affiliation: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine , Amarillo, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Lynn
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Day
authors.affiliation: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine , Amarillo, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Nail
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Aydin
authors.affiliation: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine , Amarillo, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Subhasis
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Misra
keywords: Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease; lymphadenitis; lymphoma