Kimura's disease

J Laryngol Otol. 1996 Nov;110(11):1084-7. doi: 10.1017/s0022215100135820.

Abstract

Kimura's disease is a rare condition of unknown aetiology. It usually presents as a mass in the head and neck region. The diagnosis is confirmed by biopsy and usually treated by excision even though recurrence is common. This condition can be mistaken for a malignant tumour. In this case report Kimura's disease presented as a non-specific lymphadenitis in an Arab patient.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Angiolymphoid Hyperplasia with Eosinophilia / pathology*
  • Arabs*
  • Bahrain
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neck