Abstract:The clinical data of patients with Kikuchi–Fujimoto disease (KFD) combined with the involvement of the central system is limited, particularly for children. This study aimed to investigate the clinical features and prognosis of KFD associated with the central nervous system in children. We collected the clinical data of patients diagnosed with KFD combined with the involvement of the central system, hospitalized at Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University (CHCMU). Furthermore, we summarized the clin… Show more
“…Others report leptomeningeal, brainstem, cerebellar, occipital, or temporal lobe changes. Cerebrospinal fluid analysis may be normal or may show pleocytosis and elevated protein . Lack of familiarity with this rare condition can result in diagnostic delays and inappropriate treatment.…”
This case report describes a 17-year-old boy with reduced consciousness and T2-weighted hyperintensity, focal diffusion restriction, and microhemorrhages within the deep gray nuclei and surrounding white matter.
“…Others report leptomeningeal, brainstem, cerebellar, occipital, or temporal lobe changes. Cerebrospinal fluid analysis may be normal or may show pleocytosis and elevated protein . Lack of familiarity with this rare condition can result in diagnostic delays and inappropriate treatment.…”
This case report describes a 17-year-old boy with reduced consciousness and T2-weighted hyperintensity, focal diffusion restriction, and microhemorrhages within the deep gray nuclei and surrounding white matter.
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