Key result
High-dose corticosteroids treat Kimura's disease diagnosed via excision biopsy in a teen with postauricular swelling.
Why the study?
Kimura’s Disease is a very rare chronic inflammatory disorder of lymph nodes in the Indian population that can present with lymphadenopathy and eosinophilia.
Case Report (n=1)
Kimura's disease should be considered in patients with lymphadenopathy and eosinophilia or high IgE to avoid unnecessary invasive procedures.
May warrant inclusion in differential for lymphadenopathy with eosinophilia; leaves open need for larger confirmatory studies.
Introduction Kimura’s Disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder of lymph node which is very rare in Indian population. Case Report A 15 year old boy with multiple postauricular swelling for 18 months presenting in OPD and diagnosed having eosinophilia. Then excision biopsy was taken, which indicates Kimura’s Disease. Patient was treated with high dose of corticosteroid. Conclusion Kimura’s disease, though rare should be kept in mind for treating a patient with lymphadenopathy with eosinophilia or high IgE level, because it can spare the patient unnecessary invasive procedure.
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Das et al. (2017) conducted a case report in Kimura's Disease (n=1). High dose of corticosteroid was evaluated. A 15-year-old boy presenting with postauricular swelling and eosinophilia was diagnosed with Kimura's disease via excision biopsy and treated with high-dose corticosteroids.
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