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Title: Kimura Disease – A Rare Cause of Chronic Swelling and Inflammation
Authors: Keerthana Patta, Priyanka Barphe, Devidas B Dahiphale, Saurabh Joshi
Journal: Journal of Neonatal Surgery
Publisher: EL-MED-Pub Publishers
Country: Pakistan
Year: 2025
Volume: 14
Issue: 20S
Language: en
Keywords: Radiological evaluation
Kimura Disease (KD) is a rare, benign chronic inflammatory condition characterized by painless subcutaneous nodules, lymphadenopathy, eosinophilia, and elevated serum IgE levels. This report describes a 35-year-old female with a painless left-sided head and neck mass. Diagnosis was confirmed by clinical, radiological, and histopathological evaluation. Due to its overlapping features with malignancy and other inflammatory conditions, timely recognition of KD is essential for proper management.
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