Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease associated optic neuropathy in an adolescent

Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease associated optic neuropathy in an adolescent

Purpose: We present a case of Kikuchi-Fujimoto Disease (KFD) associated with bilateral optic neuropathy progressing to vision loss. Observations: A 17-year-old male was referred for bilateral optic nerve pallor. Eight years prior, he was diagnosed with KFD after workup for lymphadenopathy and treate...

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Main Authors: Justin H. Cheong, Zacharia Nayer, Jeffrey G. Odel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-03-01
Series:American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports
Subjects:
Kikuchi disease
Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease
Optic neuritis
Optic neuropathy
Histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis
Systemic lupus erythematosus
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