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Kikuchi disease natural history, complications and prognosis
Introduction
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Natural History
Natural History
Course of the disease is generally benign and self-limiting. Lymphadenopathy most often resolves over several weeks to six months. Recurrence rate is about 3%.
Complications
Complications
Mortality is extremely rare and usually due to hepatic, respiratory, or cardiac failure.
Prognosis
Prognosis
- Kikuchi’s disease is a self limiting illness.
- In most reported cases, it is common for the debilitating symptoms to last for half a year; however, the disease does return to some patients after time.
References
References
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