Kikuchi Lymphadenitis : Differential Diagnosis
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The differential diagnosis of Kikuchi lymphadenitis includes Lupus lymphadenopathy, peripheral T-cell lymphoma, Herpes lymphadenopathy, and Cat-Scratch disease.
This image of proliferative phase of Kikuchi lymphadenitis shows plasmacytoid dendritic cells, macrophages, and activated T-cells resembling the appearance of a peripheral T-cell lymphoma. Cases of Kikuchi lymphadenitis misdiagnosed as malignant lymphoma have frequently been the target of malpractice lawsuits.
This image of proliferative phase of Kikuchi lymphadenitis shows plasmacytoid dendritic cells, macrophages, and activated T-cells resembling the appearance of a peripheral T-cell lymphoma. Cases of Kikuchi lymphadenitis misdiagnosed as malignant lymphoma have frequently been the target of malpractice lawsuits.