CASE REPORT
Atypical lymph node involvement in a rare case of Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease: a case report and literature review
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2nd Department of Surgical Oncology, Copernicus Memorial Multi-Specialist Oncology and Trauma Center, Lodz, Poland
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Department of Biomedical Chemistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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Department of Pathology, Chair of Oncology, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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Emergency Department, Copernicus Memorial Multi-Specialist Oncology and Trauma Center, Lodz, Poland
Submission date: 2026-01-16
Acceptance date: 2026-02-24
Publication date: 2026-06-08
Corresponding author
Jakub Stanek
2nd Department of Surgical Oncology Copernicus Memorial Multi-Specialist Oncology and Trauma Center 62 Pabianicka St. 93-513 Lodz, Poland
2nd Department of Surgical Oncology Copernicus Memorial Multi-Specialist Oncology and Trauma Center 62 Pabianicka St. 93-513 Lodz, Poland
Pol J Pathol 2026;77(1):84-88
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ABSTRACT
Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease (KFD) is a rare, benign condition that often mimics infectious or malignant disorders. We report the case of a 36-year-old woman with atypical lymphadenopathy involving axillary, supraclavicular, and infraclavicular lymph nodes, without cervical involvement. Initial treatment with antibiotics and acetaminophen was ineffective. Laboratory tests excluded infection and other under- lying diseases, while ultrasonography confirmed lymphadenopathy. Excisional biopsy revealed histopathological findings consistent with KFD. Surgical removal of the affected lymph nodes resulted in complete symptom resolution. This case highlights the importance of considering KFD in unexplained lymphadenopathy and the diagnostic value of excisional biopsy.
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