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Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
Medknow Publications on behalf of The Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL)
ISSN: 0378-6323
EISSN: 0378-6323
Vol. 71, No. 5, 2005, pp. 338-341
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Bioline Code: dv05111
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Vol. 71, No. 5, 2005, pp. 338-341
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Case Report - Kikuchi's disease associated with systemic lupus erythematosus
Murthy SChidambara, Dandin ShivakumarM, Dandin ArchanaS, Patwardan ManjulaY
Abstract
A 25-year-old multiparous female presented with fever, joint pains, facial rash and lymphadenopathy of three months′ duration. Lymph node biopsy revealed a diagnosis of Kikuchi′s disease. She fulfilled seven out of the 11 ARA criteria for SLE. The association of Kikuchi′s disease and SLE is rare.
Keywords
Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease, Histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis, Lupus erythematosus, Connective tissue diseases
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