Kimura Disease-A Case Report.

Kimura Disease, an eosinophilic hyperplastic granulomatous disease of idiopathic origin is most commonly seen in young males. It mostly presents with deep subcutaneous tissue swelling along with enlargement of salivary glands and regional lymphadenopathy. Diagnosis is mainly based on histopathological findings and raised serum IgE and hypereosinophilia. The radiological investigation of choice is Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Management strategy includes surgery and steroid therapy. Chemotherapeutic agents are also frequently used by some centres. Relapse and recurrence stands to be a common problem with management of this disease process. The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s12070-023-03817-y.

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