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ArticleDiagnostic pathology2025

Clinical analysis of histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis in adults with fever of unknown origin: a retrospective study.

Nana Xie, Wencong Zhang, Fangbing Tian, Jia Chen, Wenyuan Zhang, Qiurong Ruan, Jianxin Song

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Nana XieDepartment of Infectious Diseases, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
Wencong ZhangDepartment of Infectious Diseases, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
Fangbing TianDepartment of Infectious Diseases, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
Jia ChenDepartment of Infectious Diseases, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
Wenyuan ZhangDepartment of Infectious Diseases, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
Qiurong Ruan *Institute of Pathology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430040, China. ruanqiurong@sina.com.
Jianxin Song *Department of Infectious Diseases, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China. songsingsjx@sina.com.

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Abstract

purposeTo comprehensively analyze the clinical data of histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis (HNL) in adults with fever of unknown origin (FUO), with the aim of enabling precise diagnosis. PATIENTS AND

methodsA total of 15 HNL patients with FUO were enrolled. The analysis encompassed clinical manifestations, laboratory parameters

resultsAll patients presented with fever and lymphadenopathy (predominantly cervical). Laboratory findings included leukopenia (3.28 × 10⁹/L [2.40-4.97]), elevated LDH (306 U/L [187-524]), ESR (40 mm/h [30-51]), ferritin (457.1 ng/mL [206-1823.3]), and CRP (25 mg/L [6.1-34.8])

conclusionIn clinical practice, patients with fever and lymphadenopathy should be given due attention. Pathological examination remains the gold standard for diagnosing HNL. Glucocorticoid therapy has proven effective, and the majority of patients with HNL exhibit a favorable prognosis.

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Fever of Unknown OriginHistiocytic Necrotizing LymphadenitisLymph NodesAdultAgedFemaleFluorodeoxyglucose F18HumansMaleMiddle AgedPositron Emission Tomography Computed TomographyRetrospective StudiesYoung AdultFluorodeoxyglucose F1818F-FDG PET/CTClinical manifestationsFever of unknown originHistiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitisPathological features

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PMCPMC12335763

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