Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease (KFD) or histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis was first described in Japan in 1972. It is described as a benign syndrome most commonly involving cervical lymphadenopathy, fever, and night sweats. The etiology of KFD is unknown but it is thought to be triggered by an autoimmune or viral process with an exaggerated T-cell-mediated immune response. KFD can mimic other ser...

Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease (KFD), also known as Kikuchi’s or histiocytic necrotising lymphadenitis, is a rare and benign medical condition of unknown aetiology. It often misdiagnosed lymphoma systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), leading to inappropriate investigations delayed treatment. thus important for clinicians be cognizant this when assessing patients with cervical lymphadenopathy.

kikuchi-fujimoto disease (kfd) is a benign, self-limiting disease characterized by histiocytic necrotising lymphadenitis. though several viral agents or an autoimmune etiology has been proposed as causative, the exact cause remains unknown. it has a female predilection and most commonly seen among young asian people. patients usually present with a febrile illness and the presence of lymphadeno...