Volume : IV, Issue : VII, July - 2015

Kimuras disease: case report and review of the literature.

Dr. Ritu Gupta

Abstract :

 Kimura‘s disease (KD) is a chronic inflammatory soft–tissue disorder of unknown cause. It is a rare disease mostly reported from East and South East Asia. The typical presentation is in a young Asian male with nontender subcutaneous swellings in the head and neck region, lymphadenopathy and eczema . Investigations reveal raised Ig E, peripheral eosinophilia and frequently deranged renal functions usually nephrotic syndrome.It can impose a challenging diagnosis both clinically and pathologically .Treatment options range from conservative observation for asymptomatic patients toCyclosporine, Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG),Imatinib , steroid therapy, radiotherapy and surgical excision for symptomatic patients.In this article we present a case report of a rare disease with review of literature and recent trends in the management.

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DR. RITU GUPTA Kimura's Disease: Case Report and Review of the Literature. International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 4, Issue : 7 July 2015

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