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Learn About Kikuchi Disease

What is the definition of Kikuchi Disease?
Kikuchi disease is a benign (non-cancerous) condition of the lymph nodes. The main symptoms include swollen lymph nodes in the neck, mild fever, and night sweats. Less common symptoms include weight loss, nausea, vomiting, and sore throat. While the exact cause of this condition is unknown, infectious and autoimmune causes have been suggested.
What are the alternative names for Kikuchi Disease?
  • Kikuchi disease
  • Histiocytic necrotising lymphadenitis
  • Histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis
  • Kikuchi necrotizing lymphadenitis
  • Kikuchi's disease
  • Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease
  • Kikuchi-Fujimoto's disease
  • Nosocomial Kikuchi's disease
Who are the top Kikuchi Disease Local Doctors?
Elite in Kikuchi Disease
Elite in Kikuchi Disease
No. 7, Chung Shan South Road, 100, 
TPQ, TW 

Shan-chi Yu practices in Taiwan. Yu is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Kikuchi Disease. Their top areas of expertise are Kikuchi Disease, Lymphadenitis, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, and Mononucleosis.

Advanced in Kikuchi Disease
Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
Advanced in Kikuchi Disease
Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
2508 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, 
Shreveport, LA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Donald Sorrells is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Sorrells is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kikuchi Disease. His top areas of expertise are Umbilical Hernia, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, and Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly. Dr. Sorrells is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Michael Gill
Experienced in Kikuchi Disease
Internal Medicine
Experienced in Kikuchi Disease
Internal Medicine

Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

77 Rand Rd, 
Des Plaines, IL 
Languages Spoken:
English, Russian
Offers Telehealth

Michael Gill is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Gill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kikuchi Disease. His top areas of expertise are Richter Syndrome, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), and Coronary Heart Disease.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center