Kimura Disease: Rare Manifestations in Unusual Populations
Journal Title: Clinical Dermatology Open Access Journal - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
Kimura disease (KD) is a benign, rare, and chronic inflammatory disorder with an angiolymphatic proliferation of unknown etiology involving subcutaneous tissues, affecting a population sporadically. It is most common in middle-aged Asian men, as it is endemic in china and Japan. Herein, we present a medically free 40 years old Saudi female, with unusual clinical, radiological and histopathological manifestations of KD presented with extended facial swelling from the right to the left cheek with a bluish and firm mass in the center of the hard palate. Additionally, a solitary soft lymph node swelling was found in the anterior triangle of the neck. CT scan of the head and neck showed an area of nodularity and fat stranding in the left lower cheek. Histologically, hyperplastic changes of lymphatic tissues were viewed. Treatment with prednisolone showed transient improvement, thus Cyclosporine was suggested since it has a significant potential in decreasing the recurrences and the flare-ups of KD. Adequate reporting and documentation of those cases in the literature are strongly required to establish clear guidelines for the diagnosis and management of KD among Middle eastern population.
Authors and Affiliations
Aljoharah A Alshaikh
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP288553
- DOI 10.23880/cdoaj16000119
- Views 123
- Downloads 0
A Case Report on Cetirizine Induced Urticaria
Cetirizine, anti-histamine is a widely used OTC medication for the treatment of hypersensitivity reactions like urticaria. Cetirizine induced hypersensitivity reactions are rarely reported. Here is a case of cetirizine i...
Quality of Life in Patients with Mild or Moderate Acne Vulgaris
Acne vulgaris is a dermatological genetic-hormonal, chronic inflammatory illness, self-limited, in pilosebaceous locations, with formation of comedones, papules and cysts in which evolution to a greater inflammatory proc...
Melanonychia Caused by Hydroxyurea in Hematologic Patients: Report of 4 Cases
Melanonychia is a nail pigmentation disorder which is predominantly seen in female patients treated by hydroxyurea; especially in patients with diagnosed myeloproliferative disorders. Hydroxyurea inhibits DNA synthesis t...
Study of the Knowledge, Attitudes and Behavioral Practices of Bangui University Students in the Field of HIV / AIDS, Central African Republic
Introduction: HIV infection mostly affects young people between the ages of 15 and 25. The purpose of this study was to study the knowledge of infection among students and their behavior towards the pandemic. Materials...
Clinical Trial for Assessing the Effectiveness and Tolerability of the Medical Device Sunekos 200, Applied with Electroporator in Skin Ageing
Background: Assessment of the effectiveness and tolerability, with regard to facial photoageing, of a solution containing a blend of amino acids and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid (Sunekos 200), delivered using an...