RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Co-existence of lip and epiglottis Kimura’s disease
JF Saudi Medical Journal
JO Saudi Med J
FD Prince Sultan Military Medical City
SP 1226
OP 1228
DO 10.15537/smj.2015.10.12108
VO 36
IS 10
A1 Fatani, Hanadi A.
A1 Al-Mutrafi, Amna
A1 Al-Qahtani, Khalid H.
A1 Tunio, Mutahir A.
YR 2015
UL http://smj.org.sa/content/36/10/1226.abstract
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.