Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease and hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis: a rare combination of two rare diseases

Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases 2026 Open access

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Authors: Mariam Markouli, Panagiotis Theodorou Diamantopoulos, Asimenia Halioti, Stavroula P. Lontou, Marina Mantzourani
DOI: 10.4084/mjhid.2026.006
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Abstract

Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease (KFD) is a rare idiopathic illness that presents with cervical lymphadenopathy and fever. There are no pathognomonic clinical or laboratory features, but surgical lymph node biopsy is the cornerstone for diagnosis. No effective treatment has been established, but it has a favorable prognosis. Herein, we report the case of a young Caucasian female who presented with fever and lymphadenopathy.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Lymphadenopathy Diagnosis and Analysis Lymphatic Disorders and Treatments COVID-19 and healthcare impacts

Publication details

Journal / source
Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases
Volume
18
Issue
1
Pages
e2026006–e2026006
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN