Recurrent Kimura’s disease successfully treated with steroids and cetirizine

Shalini Kuruvilla; Rojan Kuruvilla; Remesh Bhasi; Lilly M

doi:10.18203/2349-2902.isj20161173

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

How to Cite

Kuruvilla, S., Kuruvilla, R., Bhasi, R., & M, L. (2016). Recurrent Kimura’s disease successfully treated with steroids and cetirizine. International Surgery Journal, 3(2), 947–949. https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20161173