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Kimura Disease: A Rare Case Report From Himalayan Region
Manu Malhotra1, Saurabh Varshney1, Neha Singh2
1Department of Otolaryngology and HNS (ENT), AIIMS, Virbhadra Marg, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 240201 India.
Summary
Kimura's disease, a rare condition causing painless swelling, typically affects the head and neck in Asian individuals. This case highlights a 40-year-old male diagnosed via histopathology and successfully treated with oral steroids.
Area of Science:
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Immunology
- Pathology
Background:
- Kimura's disease is a rare inflammatory disorder of uncertain etiology.
- It predominantly affects the Asian population, presenting with painless lymphadenopathy or subcutaneous masses in the head and neck region.
- Characteristic pathological features include peripheral eosinophilia, elevated serum IgE, lymphoid proliferation, and eosinophilic infiltration.
Observation:
- A 40-year-old male presented with a swelling behind the right ear.
- The swelling appeared after a successful ear surgery.
Findings:
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of Kimura's disease.
- The patient exhibited characteristic pathological features of the disease.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering Kimura's disease in the differential diagnosis of head and neck masses, even post-surgery.
- Early diagnosis through histopathology and prompt treatment with oral steroids can lead to favorable outcomes.
- Further research into the etiology of Kimura's disease is warranted.
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