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ArticleOxford medical case reports2025

Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease: 6 years old boy rare case in Syria.

Baseel Tawfik Daoo, Shahd Alhayek, Dana Alakhrass, Mosa Shibani, Mohammad Samih Khallouf

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Baseel Tawfik DaooDepartment of Pediatrics at Al-Baath Hospital, Al-Baath University, Al-Wehda, Homs, Syria.
Shahd AlhayekFaculty of Medicine, Syrian Private University, M5, Al Kiswah, Damascus, Syria.
Dana AlakhrassFaculty of Medicine, Al-Baath University, Al-Wehda, Homs, Syria.
Mosa ShibaniFaculty of Medicine, Syrian Private University, M5, Al Kiswah, Damascus, Syria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4424-2728
Mohammad Samih KhalloufDepartment of Pediatrics at Al-Baath Hospital, Al-Baath University, Al-Wehda, Homs, Syria.

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Abstract

Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease (KFD) is a rare condition first identified in Japan in 1972. It typically presents with high fever and lymph node swelling, and may be linked to autoimmune conditions or viral infections. A 6-year-old boy presented with cervical enlargement and recurrent high fever. Physical examination revealed enlarged lymph nodes in the neck, axillary, and inguinal regions, along with hepatosplenomegaly. CT scans confirmed widespread lymphadenopathy, and blood tests showed elevated white blood cell count and C-reactive protein levels. Although lymphoma was suspected, biopsies indicated atypical lymphadenitis. Despite a positive Epstein-Barr virus test, no treatment was effective. Further lymph node biopsies ruled out lymphoma, EBV, and TB, ultimately confirming Kikuchi-Fujimoto Disease.

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