Kimura's disease in a white man
Urs D A Müller-Richter1, Antonios Moralis, Tobias Reuther
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg 97070, Germany. mueller_u2@klinik.uni-wuerzburg.de
Kimura's disease, a rare inflammatory condition, can affect non-Asian individuals. This case highlights Kimura's disease presenting as a hard palate tumor in a white male.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
- Inflammatory Diseases
Background:
- Kimura's disease is a rare inflammatory condition predominantly affecting Asian populations.
- It typically manifests in the deep lymph nodes of the head and neck.
Observation:
- A 56-year-old Caucasian male presented with a rapidly growing mass in his hard palate.
- The tumor was located within both bone and soft tissue of the upper jaw.
Findings:
- Histopathologic examination confirmed the diagnosis of Kimura's disease.
- The resected tumor exhibited inflammatory signs.
Implications:
- This case expands the known demographic and clinical presentation of Kimura's disease.
- It underscores the importance of considering Kimura's disease in the differential diagnosis of unexplained head and neck tumors, regardless of ethnicity.
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