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Kimura Disease: A Diagnostic Dilemma in A 51 Years Old Male Presenting with Submandibular Swelling

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Annals of Medicine and Medical SciencesVolume 04 (2025), Version 11 September 6, 2025pp. 1009 - 1013
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Abstract

Background: Kimura’s disease is a rare benign chronic inflammatory disorder of unknown origin that involves subcutaneous tissue and lymph nodes. Primarily seen in males predominantly in Asian populations like Chinese and Japanese. The lesion is benign, but it may easily be mistaken for a malignant tumor. Case Presentation: We describe a case of Kimura disease in a 51 years old male presenting with left submandibular swelling. Conclusion: Kimura disease has been confused with angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia (ALHE), for which it should be distinguished separately. 

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