首页>
美国卫生研究院文献>SpringerPlus
>Fatal Kikuchi-like lymphadenitis associated with connective tissue disease: a report of two cases and review of the literature
【2h】
Fatal Kikuchi-like lymphadenitis associated with connective tissue disease: a report of two cases and review of the literature
IntroductionKikuchi-Fujimoto disease, is usually a benign self-limiting disease which typically affects young females under the age of 30 years and resolves without treatment within six months. However, when it occurs in the context of connective tissue disease, particularly systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), it is usually associated with a flare-up of the patient’s symptoms, requiring treatment, and can lead to severe, potentially life-threatening sequelae.
展开▼