Doença de Kikuchi: Uma Causa Rara de Febre, Linfadenopatias e Poliartrite

Translated title of the contribution: Kikuchi's Disease

M. F. Moraes, J. Pimenta Da Graça, C. Araújo, A. Alves De Matos, M. J. Forjaz De Lacerda, P. Abecasis

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Abstract

This is a case report of a 29 year old white female patient with Kikuchi's disease, presenting fever, poliarthritis, lymph gland enlargement, anemia, leucopenia with a relative lymphocytosis, altered liver function tests and circulating immune-complexes. A literature review is made with emphasis on the etiology, clinical course and pathogenesis of this illness.

Translated title of the contributionKikuchi's Disease
Original languagePortuguese (Brazil)
Pages (from-to)103-106
Number of pages4
JournalActa Medica Portuguesa
Volume10
Issue number1
Publication statusPublished - 1997
Externally publishedYes

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