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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.

Adrienne M. Laury
Experienced in Kikuchi Disease
Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
Experienced in Kikuchi Disease
Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology

Proliance Surgeons

1231 116th Ave NE #915, 
Bellevue, WA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Adrienne Laury, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist who manages a wide range of adult and pediatric disorders of the ear, nose and throat. She is also a fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy and treats patients with environmental and food allergies. Dr. Laury has a particular interest and significant research experience in the medical and surgical management of sleep disorders, sinonasal diseases, as well as sinus/barometric pressure headaches.Dr. Laury originally grew up in Allentown, Pennsylvania. She attended Villanova University where she graduated summa cum laude. She received her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine and then completed her residency training at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Laury then served as an Otolaryngologist in the United States Air Force for four years. While stationed in San Antonio, Texas, Maj. Laury was an Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology and instructed numerous residents and medical students. She also served a tour in Afghanistan where she managed facial trauma injuries for deployed American troops.Dr. Laury has received numerous distinctions in teaching and brings that excellence in education to her patients. She is also a nationally recognized lecturer on allergy and sinus headache. Additionally, her extensive research endeavors have enabled her to utilize the most current techniques to care for her patients.Dr. Laury is married and has two young boys and a baby girl. Her husband, originally from Germany, works in software development for Amazon. Dr. Laury enjoys cooking, cycling, traveling, and her guilty pleasure - reality TV. Dr. Laury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kikuchi Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Nasal Polyps, and Empyema.

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