PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Fatani, Hanadi A.
AU  - Al-Mutrafi, Amna
AU  - Al-Qahtani, Khalid H.
AU  - Tunio, Mutahir A.
TI  - Co-existence of lip and epiglottis Kimura’s disease
AID  - 10.15537/smj.2015.10.12108
DP  - 2015 Oct 01
TA  - Saudi Medical Journal
PG  - 1226--1228
VI  - 36
IP  - 10
4099  - http://smj.org.sa/content/36/10/1226.short
4100  - http://smj.org.sa/content/36/10/1226.full
SO  - Saudi Med J2015 Oct 01; 36
AB  - Kimura’s disease is a rare, chronic inflammatory condition of unknown etiology; with a predilection in the head and neck region. However, the involvement of the lip and epiglottis is extremely rare, and poses a diagnostic challenge. Here, we report a case of a 32-year-old Saudi male presenting with lip mass and epiglottic swelling without any history of hoarse voice or airway compromise. Serology showed elevated immunoglobulin E levels, and histopathological examination of biopsied lesions revealed well-developed lymphoid follicles with eosinophilic infiltration confirming Kimura’s disease. At the time of last follow-up, his condition was satisfactory without any signs of recurrence.