What Is Kikuchi Disease?

Kikuchi disease, also known as histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis or Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease. It was discovered in Japan in 1972 by M. Kikuchi and Fujimoto.

Kikuchi disease

Kikuchi disease, also known as

The symptoms of Kikuchi disease are fever,

The disease is usually diagnosed by biopsy. Since Kikuchi disease is a self limiting illness, it can be caused by

There is currently no cure for the disease. Current treatments are supportive, and steroid vaccines and steroids are effective for severe symptoms.