Steroid therapy in Kimura′s disease

Abstract

Kimura′s disease is a rare condition and generally presents as non-tender subcutaneous swellings in the head and neck region, primarily seen in young Asian males. We report a case of Kimura′s disease, who presented to us with swelling in the head and neck region, histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis. Investigations showed eosinophilia and raised immunoglobulin E levels. The swelling which recurred after excision subsided following short course of steroid therapy.

Keywords

• Eosinophilia
• immunoglobulin E levels
• Kimura′s disease