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A Metadata Extraction Approach for Clinical Case Reports to Enable Advanced Understanding of Biomedical Concepts

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[Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease: case report].

José Luis Cuervo¹, Paula Dandin, Teresa Castiglioni

¹Servicio de Pediatría, Instituto Argentino de Diagnóstico y Tratamiento, Buenos Aires, Argentina. jlc@fibertel.com.ar

Archivos Argentinos De Pediatria

|December 25, 2008

Summary

Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease, a rare condition affecting young adults with fever and swollen lymph nodes, is typically diagnosed through pathological examination. This report details a case in a 12-year-old girl, contributing to the literature on this self-limiting illness.

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A Metadata Extraction Approach for Clinical Case Reports to Enable Advanced Understanding of Biomedical Concepts

A Metadata Extraction Approach for Clinical Case Reports to Enable Advanced Understanding of Biomedical Concepts

Published on: September 20, 2018

Area of Science:

Immunology
Pathology
Pediatrics

Background:

Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease (KFD) is a rare, benign, and self-limiting lymphadenopathy primarily affecting young adults.
The condition typically presents with cervical lymphadenopathy and persistent fever.
Accurate diagnosis relies on characteristic histopathological findings to differentiate it from other conditions.

Observation:

This report presents a case study of KFD in a 12-year-old girl, an age group less commonly affected.
The patient's clinical presentation and diagnostic process are detailed.
The case highlights the variability in KFD presentation across different age groups.

Findings:

The diagnosis was confirmed via characteristic pathological findings in lymph node biopsy.
The case aligns with the known self-limiting nature of Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease.
Review of world literature provides context for this pediatric presentation.

Implications:

This case expands the known age range for Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease.
It underscores the importance of histopathological examination for accurate KFD diagnosis in children.
Further research may elucidate potential triggers or unique features in pediatric KFD cases.