Unusual Hemodynamic Presentation of Pediatric Kikuchi-Fujimoto Disease: Persistent Sinus Bradycardia and Vasopressor-Dependent Hypotension.

Authors

Abdulla Alfraij, Fatma Mothafar, Wasmi Alfadhli, Ali Ashkanani, Lujain A Kamal, Esmail Redha, Abdulrahman Aldaithan

Published in

Clinical case reports. Volume 14. Issue 10. Pages e73654. Epub Sep 29, 2026.

Abstract

Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease rarely presents with vasopressor-dependent hypotension requiring pediatric intensive care despite preserved cardiac function. This case highlights the importance of early excisional lymph node biopsy for timely diagnosis and appropriate management of children with unexplained hemodynamic instability and necrotizing cervical lymphadenopathy.

PMID:
42819589
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