Case report shows resolution of symptoms in a patient with dermatomyositis treated for Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease, highlighting the need for early diagnosis.
Key Points
This report aims to highlight the association between Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease and dermatomyositis in a patient.
Case report of a 33-year-old woman diagnosed with dermatomyositis and Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease.
Patient treated with oral prednisone for one month.
Focus on differential diagnosis for fevers and lymphadenopathy.
Complete resolution of symptoms post-treatment with oral prednisone.
Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease considered in the differential diagnosis for patients with fevers and lymphadenopathy.