Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease
Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease
Definition
Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease (KFD) is a benign and self-limited disorder, characterized by regional cervical lymphadenopathy with tenderness, usually accompanied with mild fever and night sweats. Less frequent symptoms include weight loss, nausea, vomiting, sore throat.
Also known as histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis, Kikuchi disease — per MONDO
Also identified as
- MESH D020042 per MONDO
- NCIT C71719 per MONDO
- Orphanet 50918 per MONDO
- SCTID 127217009 per MONDO
- UMLS C0398367 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Lymph nodes | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Lymph nodes | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |