Kikuchi's disease.

J Oral Maxillofac Pathol

Department of Oral Pathology, M.S. Ramaiah Dental College and Hospital, MSRIT Post, New BEL Road, Bangalore - 560 054, Karnataka, India.

Published: January 2010

AI Article Synopsis

  • Kikuchi disease is an idiopathic condition that causes swollen lymph nodes (lymphadenitis) and usually resolves on its own.
  • It can be easily confused with lymphoma or systemic lupus erythematosus due to similar clinical and histological features.
  • Accurate differentiation is crucial for pathologists to avoid misdiagnosis and ensure proper treatment.

Article Abstract

Kikuchi disease is an idiopathic, generally self-limiting cause for lymphadenitis that can be clinically and histologically mistaken for lymphoma or systemic lupus erythematosus. Differentiating this disease from common lymphatic disorder is extremely important from the pathologist's point of view, which is highlighted in the article.

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