A Case of Kikuchi's Disease Without Cervical Lymphadenopathy. (5th December 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tomori, Shinya; Korematsu, Seigo; Momose, Taichi; Urushihara, Yasuko; Momose, Shuji; Moriwaki, Koichi
• Other Names: Arslan Nur Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in pediatrics. Volume 2022(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-12-05
• Subjects: Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Pediatrics; Pediatrics; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case Reports; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 618.92
• DOI: 10.1155/2022/2943233
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6803

Abstract

Abstract : Background . Kikuchi's disease with only extracervical lymphadenopathy is rare. Case Presentation . A 15-year-old male has presented with a fever lasting more than 1 week and right axillary lymphadenopathy. An axillary lymph node biopsy revealed coagulation necrosis, nuclear decay products, infiltration of histiocytes, and enlarged lymphocytes; he was diagnosed with Kikuchi's disease. The only four adult patients with Kikuchi's disease presenting without cervical lesions have been previously reported. Conclusion . This is the only pediatric case of Kikuchi's disease presenting without cervical lymphadenopathy. Kikuchi's disease should be included in the differential diagnosis even in cases of extracervical lymphadenopathy alone.