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Kikuchi's disease (histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis) is a rare, non-cancerous enlargement of the [[lymph node]]s: the diagnosis can be confirmed by lymph node biopsy. It was originally described in Japan by Dr M. Kikuchi in 1972.<ref>Kikuchi M. Lymphadenitis showing focal reticulum cell hyperplasia with nuclear debris and phagocytes. ''Acta Hematol Jpn'' 1972;35:379–80.<!--No PMID--></ref> | Kikuchi's disease (histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis) is a rare, non-[[cancerous]] enlargement of the [[lymph node]]s: the diagnosis can be confirmed by [[lymph node biopsy]]. It was originally described in Japan by Dr M. Kikuchi in 1972.<ref>Kikuchi M. Lymphadenitis showing focal reticulum cell hyperplasia with nuclear debris and phagocytes. ''Acta Hematol Jpn'' 1972;35:379–80.<!--No PMID--></ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
Kikuchi's disease (histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis) is a rare, non-cancerous enlargement of the lymph nodes: the diagnosis can be confirmed by lymph node biopsy. It was originally described in Japan by Dr M. Kikuchi in 1972.[1]
References
- ↑ Kikuchi M. Lymphadenitis showing focal reticulum cell hyperplasia with nuclear debris and phagocytes. Acta Hematol Jpn 1972;35:379–80.