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Kikuchi Fujimoto disease with macrophage activation syndrome, seizures, and pleuritis in a young child

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Kikuchi Fujimoto disease (KFD) is rare in children and generally a benign, self-limiting disease that rarely runs a complicated course. We report a rare case of KFD in a young girl that had a complicated course with macrophage activation syndrome (MAS), posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) and pleuritis needing ventilatory support and prolonged immunosuppression with good recovery. This illustrates KFD can rarely also have unusual presentation needing advanced immunosuppression and a careful follow up.

Source: International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics

DOI: 10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20233246

Authors: Madhumati Otiv, Pawan Shah, Abhijeetbotre Botre, Kannan Subramaniyan

Language: English

Topic: Lymphadenopathy Diagnosis and Analysis

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4387955130

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