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Kimura's disease: A case presentation of postauricular swelling
A Rajesh1, T Prasanth1, V C Naga Sirisha1
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, CKS Theja Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice
|November 5, 2016
Summary
Kimura's disease (KD) is a rare inflammatory condition. This case study highlights a rare presentation of KD in a 27-year-old female, emphasizing diagnostic criteria.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Immunology
- Pathology
Background:
- Kimura's disease (KD) is a rare chronic inflammatory condition affecting subcutaneous tissues, primarily in the head and neck.
- It predominantly affects young Asian males, presenting with painless masses, lymphadenopathy, hypereosinophilia, and elevated IgE.
Observation:
- This report details a case of a 27-year-old female with a unilateral nodular swelling in the right postauricular region.
- This presentation is atypical as KD is more common in males and younger individuals.
Findings:
- Diagnosis was confirmed by characteristic histopathologic findings.
- Peripheral eosinophilia and elevated serum IgE levels supported the diagnosis.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of Kimura's disease demographics and clinical presentations.
- It underscores the importance of considering KD in differential diagnoses for head and neck swellings, even in atypical patient profiles.
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