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Published on: December 1, 2023
Co-existence of lip and epiglottis Kimura's disease
Hanadi A Fatani1, Amna Al-Mutrafi, Khalid H Al-Qahtani
1Department of Anatomical Pathology, King Fahd Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. E-mail. hfatani@kfmc.med.sa.
Abstract:
Kimura's disease is a rare, chronic inflammatory condition of unknown etiology; with a predilection in the head and neck region. However, the involvement of the lip and epiglottis is extremely rare, and poses a diagnostic challenge. Here, we report a case of a 32-year-old Saudi male presenting with lip mass and epiglottic swelling without any history of hoarse voice or airway compromise. Serology showed elevated immunoglobulin E levels, and histopathological examination of biopsied lesions revealed well-developed lymphoid follicles with eosinophilic infiltration confirming Kimura's disease. At the time of last follow-up, his condition was satisfactory without any signs of recurrence.
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