Kimura’s Disease: A Rare Disorder

Kimura's disease is a rare disorder characterised by single or multiple soft tissue masses, cervical lymphadenopathy, peripheral eosinophilia and raised serum IgE levels. Histopathologically, it consists of hyperplasia of the lymphoid tissue with well-developed lymphoid follicles, marked lymphocyte (eosinophil) infiltration, proliferation of thin-walled capillary venules, and varying degrees of fibrosis. The etiology remains unknown. Treatment usually ranges from observation & follow-up of mild & symptomatic cases to conservative surgical approach, medication & radiotherapy in symptomatic & recurrent cases.