Journal Name:
- Indian Journal of Basic & Applied Medical Research
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Abstract (2. Language):
Kimura disease is a rare chronic inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology primarily seen in young Asian
males. It is a benign disease with an indolent course, gradually increasing in size over months or years. It
usually presents as a mass lesion in the subcutaneous tissue of the head and neck region or major salivary glands
area often associated with regional lymphadenopathy. In some cases lymph node enlargement is the only
manifestation of the disease. It has no potential for malignant transformation. Spontaneous involution is rare.
The main concern in this disease is its capacity to grow and cause disfigurement.
We report a case in a 40yr old male who presented with bilateral neck swellings diagnosed clinically as
lymphadenopathy . The gross specimen received in histopathology department measured 2.5cm X 2cm. The
histopathological examination of excised mass was diagnostic of Kimura disease.
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