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  • Immunology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Kimura disease (KD) is a rare inflammatory disorder.
  • It is characterized by subcutaneous lymphoid masses and regional lymphadenopathy.
  • Diagnosis is complex due to rarity and resemblance to other conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a case of Kimura disease in a young male from Nepal.
  • To highlight diagnostic challenges in low-resource settings.
  • To emphasize the importance of histopathology and response to treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Case presentation of a 26-year-old male.
  • Initial treatment with antitubercular therapy without response.
  • Diagnosis confirmed by histopathology.
  • Follow-up and treatment with corticosteroid therapy.

Main Results:

  • The patient did not respond to initial antitubercular therapy.
  • Kimura disease was diagnosed via histopathology.
  • The patient showed a good response to corticosteroid therapy.

Conclusions:

  • Diagnosis of Kimura disease is challenging, especially in low-resource settings.
  • Histopathology is crucial for diagnosis, differentiating it from tuberculosis.
  • Corticosteroid therapy is effective, though some cases may need surgery or chemotherapy.