A Rare Case of Kikuchi-Fujimoto Disease: Presenting as Cervical Lymphadenopathy in a Young Adult

Authors

  • Nabin Pokhrel Universal College of Medical Sciences, Ranigaon Siddharthanagar, Nepal
  • Paudyal Shraddha BHIM Hospital, Bhairahawa, Rupandehi Siddharthanagar, Nepal
  • Paudyal Sushil National Academy of Medical Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56147/jidpc.2.3.24

Keywords:

  • Kikuchi-Fujimoto,
  • Histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis,
  • Cervical lymphadenopathy,
  • Self-limiting

Abstract

Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease is a rare, benign, self-limiting cause of lymphadenopathy, typically characterized by fever and tender cervical lymph nodes, affecting mostly young women. Clinicians should consider Kikuchi disease in the differential diagnosis of causes of lymphadenopathy to avoid misdiagnosis as lymphoma, systemic lupus erythematosus, tuberculosis or infectious mononucleosis, thereby preventing unnecessary aggressive treatments.

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Published

2026-02-19

How to Cite

Nabin Pokhrel, Paudyal Shraddha, & Paudyal Sushil. (2026). A Rare Case of Kikuchi-Fujimoto Disease: Presenting as Cervical Lymphadenopathy in a Young Adult. Journal of Infectious Diseases and Patient Care. https://doi.org/10.56147/jidpc.2.3.24

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Volume 2, Issue 3 (Sep-Dec) 2025

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