Kikuchi-Fujimoto’s Disease And Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Resumo A doença de Kikuchi e Fujimoto ou linfadenite histiocítica necrosante, é uma entidade rara, de etiologia desconhecida e, geralmente, benigna. habitualmente apresenta-se com linfadenopatias cervicais e febre. A sua associação com o lúpus eritematoso sistémico é conhecida, podendo surgir antes, concomitantemente ou após o diagnóstico de lúpus. A propósito, os autores apresentam o caso clínico de uma doente, com lúpus eritematoso sistémico diagnosticado 10 anos após o episódio de doença de Kikuchi e Fujimoto. Palavras chave: Doença de Kikuchi Fujimoto, linfadenite histiocítica necrosante, lúpus eritematoso sistémico, lúpus eritematoso discóide. Abstract Kikuchi and Fujimoto’s Disease, also known as Histiocytic Necrotizing Lymphadenopathy, is a rare and, usually, benign disorder, of unknown aetiology. Generally presents with lymphadenopathy and fever. Its association with systemic lupus erythematosus is recognised and it can be diagnosed before, simultaneously or after the diagnosis of lupus. The authors report a clinical case of a female patient in whom Systemic Lupus Erythematosus was diagnosed 10 years after Kikuchi and Fujimoto’s Disease in complete remission.

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