Kimura Disease: A Rare Case Report From Himalayan Region

Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2017 Dec;69(4):571-574. doi: 10.1007/s12070-016-1045-6. Epub 2017 Jan 5.

Abstract

Kimura's disease is a rare disorder of uncertain aetiology seen in Asian population, and presents as painless lymphadenopathy or subcutaneous masses in head-neck region. Peripheral eosinophilia, elevated levels of serum IgE, lymphoid proliferation and eosinophilic infiltration are its characteristic pathological features. We report a case of 40 year old male patient who presented with swelling behind right ear after successful ear surgery. The diagnosis was confirmed by histopathology and was treated by oral steroids.

Keywords: Angiolymphoid hyperplasia; Eosinophilia; Kimura disease; Lymphadenopathy.

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  • Case Reports