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  • Immunology
  • Dermatology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Kimura's disease (KD) is a rare, benign chronic inflammatory disorder of unknown cause.
  • It predominantly affects young Asian males, presenting with painless head and neck nodules, lymphadenopathy, eosinophilia, and elevated IgE.
  • Distinguishing KD from malignancies and angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia is diagnostically challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of Kimura's disease in an 18-year-old male.
  • To highlight the diagnostic challenges and clinical presentation of KD.
  • To emphasize the importance of accurate diagnosis for appropriate treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical presentation of an 18-year-old male with persistent bilateral retroauricular and left cheek swellings.
  • Histopathological examination of a peri-auricular lesion.
  • Laboratory tests for peripheral eosinophilia and serum IgE levels.
  • Imaging studies including cervical lymphadenopathy and parotid gland assessment.

Main Results:

  • Histopathology revealed hyperplastic lymphoid follicles, eosinophilic infiltrates, and deposits.
  • Laboratory results showed marked eosinophilia and elevated IgE.
  • Imaging confirmed bilateral cervical lymphadenopathy and parotid gland involvement.
  • The patient responded well to oral corticosteroids.

Conclusions:

  • The case highlights the diagnostic complexities of Kimura's disease.
  • Prompt recognition is crucial to avoid misdiagnosis, particularly differentiating from malignancies.
  • Corticosteroid therapy proved effective in managing the patient's symptoms.