Recurrent Kimura’s disease successfully treated with steroids and cetirizine

Authors

  • Shalini Kuruvilla Department of Pathology, Malabar Institute of Medical sciences, Kozhikode, Kerala
  • Rojan Kuruvilla Department of Surgery, Malabar Institute of Medical sciences, Kozhikode, Kerala
  • Remesh Bhasi Department of Rheumatology, Malabar Institute of Medical sciences, Kozhikode, Kerala
  • Lilly M Department of Pathology, Malabar Institute of Medical sciences, Kozhikode, Kerala

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20161173

Keywords:

Kimura’s disease, Steroids, Cetirizine, Eosinophilia, IgE

Abstract

Kimura’s disease is a rare cause of a neck mass.  A case of Kimura’s disease presenting as a recurrent neck mass following previous excision is presented. Preoperative diagnosis may be possible if the eosinophilia is noted and a serum IGE is estimated.  Surgery is the primary modality of treatment. Diagnosis is confirmed by histology.  Steroids and Cetirizine are effective in the management of recurrences.

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Published

2016-12-08

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Case Reports