Kimura's Disease: A Rare Cause of Postauricular Swelling
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Abstract
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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