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==Natural History== | ==Natural History== | ||
Course of the disease is generally [[benign]] and self-limiting. [[Lymphadenopathy]] most often resolves over several weeks to six months. Recurrence rate is about 3%. | [[course (medicine)|Course]] of the [[disease]] is generally [[benign]] and [[self-limiting]]. [[Lymphadenopathy]] most often resolves over several weeks to six months. Recurrence rate is about 3%. | ||
==Complications== | ==Complications== | ||
[[Mortality]] is extremely rare and usually due to [[hepatic]], [[respiratory]], or [[cardiac failure]]. | |||
==Prognosis== | ==Prognosis== | ||
*Kikuchi's disease is a self limiting illness. | *Kikuchi's disease is a self limiting illness. | ||
*In most reported cases, it is common for the debilitating | *In most reported cases, it is common for the [[debility (medical)|debilitating]] [[symptom]]s to last for half a year; however, the [[disease]] does return to some [[patient]]s after time. | ||
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Natural History
Course of the disease is generally benign and self-limiting. Lymphadenopathy most often resolves over several weeks to six months. Recurrence rate is about 3%.
Complications
Mortality is extremely rare and usually due to hepatic, respiratory, or cardiac failure.
Prognosis
- Kikuchi's disease is a self limiting illness.
- In most reported cases, it is common for the debilitating symptoms to last for half a year; however, the disease does return to some patients after time.