Kikuchi-Fujimoto Disease

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** A benign and self-limited localized disorder characterized by histiocytic proliferation and necrotic changes in the lymph nodes. It is rarely associated with lupus erythematosus. Signs and symptoms include localized lymphadenitis, fever, and leucopenia.

**Synonyms:** - Histiocytic Necrotizing Lymphadenitis - Kikuchi Lymphadenitis