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Kimura’s Disease: Report of a Case & Review of Literature

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Kimura’s disease is an uncommon allergic disorder of unknown etiology affecting sporadic populations. A male patient in his third decade presented with a swelling in his left facial region. His investigations showed a raised eosinophil count. The lesion was excised surgically. He was put on a short term steroid therapy. Biopsy revealed it as Kimura’s disease. Subsequent follow-ups have been satisfactory with no recurrences.

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Kar, I.B., Sethi, A.K. Kimura’s Disease: Report of a Case & Review of Literature. J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg. 12, 109–112 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-012-0388-0

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