Author/Authors :
Afrasiabian, Shahla Associate Professor, Department of Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran, ايران , Haji-Bagheri, Katayoun Assistant Professor, Department of Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran, ايران , Mirchi, Azita Professor, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, ايران , Mohsenpour, Behzad Assistant Professor, Department of Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran, ايران
Abstract :
Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease is an uncommon, benign, autoimmune condition characterized by lymphadenopathy,
fever, and neutropenia. It is a self-contained condition of unidentified etiology. A 38-year-old female of Iranian
Kurdish origin referred to us with multiple neck swellings, fever, and generalized arthropathy. There was no weight
loss and no history of tuberculosis, medication intake, or allergy. Clinical examination revealed bilateral large,
mobile, and tendercervical lymphadenopathy. Cardiovascular, respiratory, and neurological examination was
normal. The patient had leucopenia and thrombocytopenia. Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease must be considered in the
differential diagnosis of a female patient with fever and cervical lymphadenopathy.
Keywords :
Kikuchi , Fujimoto Disease , Lymphadenopathy , Alopecia ,
