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Emin Karaman¹, Huseyin Isildak, Alper Ozdilek

¹From the Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Department of Cerrahpasa Medical School, Istanbul University, Istanbul.

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Kimura disease (KD) is a rare inflammatory condition causing neck masses. Complete surgical resection of the lesion can be an effective treatment, preventing recurrence in patients with this vascular tumor.

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Otolaryngology
Pathology
Immunology

Background:

Kimura disease (KD) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of unknown cause.
It typically presents as painless unilateral cervical lymphadenopathy or head/neck subcutaneous masses.
KD is an unusual vascular tumor often affecting young adults, with potential for recurrence after excision.

Observation:

A case study of a 28-year-old male patient with a unilateral cervical mass is presented.
The patient was diagnosed with Kimura disease.
A complete excisional resection of the mass was performed.

Findings:

The patient showed no signs of disease recurrence post-surgery.
This suggests that complete surgical resection can be a definitive treatment for Kimura disease.
The case highlights the importance of considering KD in patients with neck masses and eosinophilia.

Implications:

Surgical management is a viable option for treating Kimura disease.
Otolaryngologists should include KD in their differential diagnosis for neck masses, especially when accompanied by eosinophilia.
Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management and to prevent potential complications, such as nephritic syndrome.