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Analysis of 18FDG PET/CT Imaging as a Tool for Studying Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection and Treatment in Non-human Primates
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Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease masquerading as tuberculosis.

Prity Gupta1, Kelvin Lau, Kevin West

  • 1Department of Thoracic Surgery, Glenfield Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester, Groby Road, Leicester, LE3 9QP, UK, pritygupta@hotmail.com.

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Summary

Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease (KFD) is a rare, self-limiting condition. This case highlights an unusual presentation of KFD in a South Asian woman with isolated mediastinal lymphadenopathy, mimicking tuberculosis.

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Published on: September 5, 2017

Area of Science:

  • Pathology
  • Immunology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease (KFD) is a rare, benign, self-limiting lymphadenitis of unknown cause.
  • KFD typically affects young East Asian women, presenting with fever, fatigue, and lymphadenopathy.
  • Accurate diagnosis can be challenging due to its varied presentations and potential mimicry of other conditions.

Observation:

  • This report details an atypical case of KFD in a South Asian woman.
  • The patient presented with isolated mediastinal lymphadenopathy, a rare clinical manifestation.
  • This presentation initially mimicked other conditions, including tuberculosis.

Findings:

  • This case represents only the second documented instance of KFD presenting with isolated mediastinal lymphadenopathy.
  • The diagnostic challenges associated with this rare presentation are emphasized.
  • The benign and self-limiting nature of KFD is reiterated despite the unusual presentation.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering KFD in the differential diagnosis of mediastinal lymphadenopathy, even in non-typical demographics.
  • Underscores the need for increased awareness among clinicians regarding rare presentations of KFD.
  • Contributes to the limited literature on isolated mediastinal lymphadenopathy due to KFD, aiding future diagnostic and research efforts.