Necrotizing Lymphadenitis (Kikuchi Disease) Quiz
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Caroline M. Doan, DO (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Doan received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from UCLA. Prior to obtaining her medical degree, she was involved in oncology clinical research at City of Hope, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in southern California. She attended medical school at Touro University California, and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and holds an active medical license in several states. She currently works as a physician for Signify Health providing home-based health care.
Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
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What is Necrotizing Lymphadenitis (Kikuchi Disease)?
This rare disease usually affects young people and is characterized by swollen neck lymph nodes and fever. The exact cause remains unknown, but it may be due to infection or the body's immune system reacting.
Typical Symptoms of Necrotizing Lymphadenitis (Kikuchi Disease)
Fever
Swollen lymph nodes, usually small swellings at the neck, armpits, groin and behind the ears
Swelling around the front and sides of the neck
Repeated episodes of fever above 100.4°F / 38°C
Lymphadenopathy does not involve pain
Fatigue
Skin Itching
Sore throat
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Necrotizing Lymphadenitis (Kikuchi Disease)
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Do you have a fever?
Are your lymph nodes swollen and enlarged?
Is your neck swollen?
Have you had recurring fevers of 100.4°F / 38°C or higher?
Do you feel you fatigued?
Treatmentof Necrotizing Lymphadenitis (Kikuchi Disease)
The condition typically resolves on its own, and treatment is primarily supportive. Medications can be used to treat fever and lymph node tenderness symptoms.
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Reviewed By:
Caroline M. Doan, DO (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Doan received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from UCLA. Prior to obtaining her medical degree, she was involved in oncology clinical research at City of Hope, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in southern California. She attended medical school at Touro University California, and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and holds an active medical license in several states. She currently works as a physician for Signify Health providing home-based health care.
Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
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