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[Kimura disease].

S Berti1, R Stefani, D Gianquinto

  • 1II Scuola di Specializzazione in Chirurgia Generale, Università degli Studi, Genova.

Minerva Chirurgica
|May 7, 1999
PubMed
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Kimura's disease, a rare angio-lymphatic disorder, presents as head and neck swelling with eosinophilia. Diagnosis via excisional biopsy offers an excellent prognosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Pathology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Kimura's disease is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the angio-lymphatic system.
  • It is characterized by tumor-like swelling in the head and neck, often with lymphadenopathy.

Observation:

  • Clinical presentation includes eosinophilia and elevated serum IgE levels.
  • Differential diagnoses encompass angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia, lymphoma, and parotid tumors.

Findings:

  • Diagnosis relies on excisional biopsy, which is also the primary treatment.
  • The case study details Kimura's disease in an Italian female, with a literature review.

Implications:

  • Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management.
  • Understanding Kimura's disease aids in differentiating it from other head and neck pathologies.