Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease: A comprehensive review
Vikram K. Mahajan, Vikas Sharma, Neeraj Sharma, Ritu Rani
Abstract
Since its diagnosis is exclusively from histopathology, it needs to be evaluated more carefully; an early lymph node biopsy will obviate the need for unnecessary investigations and therapeutic trials. Its treatment with systemic corticosteroids, hydroxychloroquine, or antimicrobial agents mostly remains empirical. The article reviews clinicoepidemiological, diagnostic, and management aspects of KFD from the perspective of practicing clinicians.
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MedicineDermatologyDiseaseEtiologyLymphomaPathologyErythrocyte sedimentation rateHistopathologyInternal medicineLymphadenopathy Diagnosis and AnalysisSoft tissue tumors and treatmentTumors and Oncological Cases