[Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease in Gabon. Description of first 2 cases in Gabon]

Med Trop (Mars). 2010 Apr;70(2):175-6.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease is a rare disorder sometimes associated with systemic lupus. It has rarely been reported in the black African population. The purpose of this report is to describe the first two cases in Gabon. In patients presenting enlarged cervical lymph nodes, it is first necessary to rule out infectious disease. Histology can allow diagnosis by demonstrating necrotizing histiocyte lymphadenitis.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Gabon
  • Histiocytic Necrotizing Lymphadenitis / diagnosis*
  • Histiocytic Necrotizing Lymphadenitis / drug therapy
  • Histiocytic Necrotizing Lymphadenitis / pathology
  • Humans
  • Lymph Nodes / pathology
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones