Abstract |
Two women aged 33 and 57 years respectively, and a man aged 40 years visited our hospital complaining of swelling of the parotid gland region. The diagnosis of eosinophilic lymphfolliculoid granuloma of the soft tissue ( Kimura's disease) based on laboratory findings was made in all 3 cases. Patient 1 received radiation therapy followed by surgery, and Patients 2 and 3 were treated with antiallergics and antiinflammatory agents after surgery. Satisfactory results were obtained in all cases. Although Kimura's disease is a benign tumor, no established therapy is available so far, and a high recurrence rate is the major concern. Based on our experience and treatments reported in the literature, we conclude that a combination therapy consisting mainly of surgery is the most effective treatment of Kimura's disease.
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Authors | M Mitsui, S Ogino, K Ochi, T Ohashi |
Journal | Acta oto-laryngologica. Supplementum
(Acta Otolaryngol Suppl)
Vol. 522
Pg. 130-2
( 1996)
ISSN: 0365-5237 [Print] Norway |
PMID | 8740827
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Angiolymphoid Hyperplasia with Eosinophilia
(diagnosis, surgery)
- Eosinophils
(ultrastructure)
- Female
- Granuloma
(pathology, surgery)
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Parotid Gland
(pathology, surgery)
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