The Presentation of Systemic Erythematous Lupus with Kikuchi-Fujimoto Disease

March 2024 in “ Poster presentations ”

E. Rapushi, E. Calliku, Edlira Petoshati, Majlinda Ikonomi

systemic erythematous lupus Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease hair loss malar rash pruritic maculopapular rash anemia leucopenia ANA ds-DNA glucocorticoids hydroxychloroquine SLE KFD itchy rash low white blood cells antinuclear antibodies double-stranded DNA steroids Plaquenil

TLDR A woman with lupus and Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease improved with treatment.

A 43-year-old female presented with symptoms including high-grade fever, painful swallowing, malar rash, pruritic maculopapular rash, and hair loss, and was diagnosed with both systemic erythematous lupus (SLE) and Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease (KFD). Laboratory findings showed anemia, leucopenia, and positive ANA and ds-DNA, while imaging and biopsy confirmed KFD. Treatment with glucocorticoids and hydroxychloroquine led to clinical improvement. KFD is a benign, self-limited disorder often linked to autoimmune responses, and its diagnosis is confirmed through lymph node biopsy and immunological tests.

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