Kimura disease

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Disease Overview

Kimura disease is a rare, noncancerous, chronic condition that causes the tissue under the skin of the head or neck to become swollen. Masses generally appear in a person’s mid-20s and the disease mainly affects Asian men. Kimura disease is diagnosed by a surgical biopsy and the cause of the disease is unknown.[15010][15013][15015] Treatment includes surgery, medication, or a combination of the two.  However, the masses tend to develop again after treatment. Because this condition rarely causes health problems, people with Kimura disease have a good outcome.[15010][15013][15015]


Synonyms

  • Eosinophilic granuloma of soft tissue
  • Eosinophilic hyperplastic lymphogranuloma
  • Eosinophilic lymphofolliculosis
  • Eosinophilic lymphofollicular granuloma
  • Eosinophilic lymphogranuloma

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National Organization for Rare Disorders