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Kikuchi disease laboratory findings
Introduction
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Overview
Overview
Kikuchi disease is diagnosed by lymph node excisional biopsy. ANA, APLA, anti-dsDNA, RF are usually negative, and may help in differentiating from SLE. Laboratory findings may sometimes include positive results for IgM, IgG or IgA antibodies.
References
References
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