Kikuchi�Fujimoto disease: A rare cause of lymphadenopathy and fever
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Kikuchi's disease--a rare cause of lymphadenopathy and fever.
Kikuchi's disease is a rare, benign, self-limited disorder, characterised clinically by fever and tender regional lymphadenopathy. It has been reported worldwide and is particularly common in people of Asian descent. The cause of Kikuchi's disease is unknown. It predominantly affects young females and can closely mimic several infectious and immunological conditions. Histopathologic features of...
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عنوان ژورنال: Case Reports International
سال: 2017
ISSN: 2456-9100
DOI: 10.5348/crint-2017-38-cr-7