Kimura's disease initially diagnosed as malignancy then extra-pulmonary tuberculosis.
https://doi.org/10.32412/pjohns.v27i1.547
- Author:
Nikki Lorraine Y. King-Chao
1
;
Samantha S. Castaneda
1
,
2
,
3
;
Michael A. Sarte
1
,
2
,
4
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery The Medical City
2. Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Rizal Medical Center
3. Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center
4. Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery St. Lukes Medical Center
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Human;
Male;
Adult;
ANGIOLYMPHOID HYPERPLASIA WITH EOSINOPHILIA;
TUBERCULOSIS;
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION;
DIAGNOSIS;
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES AND PROCEDURES BIOPSY, FINE-NEEDLE;
BIOPSY;
PREDNISONE;
Diagnostic Errors;
history;
diagnosis
- From:
Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2012;27(1):18-22
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Objective:To describe a rare case of Kimura’s disease initially misdiagnosed as malignancy then tuberculosis.
Methods:Design: Case report
Setting: Tertiary Private Hospital
Patient: One
Results:A 30-year-old male with a 6-year history of gradually-enlarging right infra-auricular mass revealed an enlarged mass in the right infraauricular area and multiple cervical lymphadenopathies on physical examination. Initial fine-needle aspiration biopsy was interpreted as pleomorphic adenocarcinoma but succeeding work-ups and imaging studies led to treatment
for tuberculosis. Subsequent biopsies finally led to the proper histopathologic diagnosis of Kimura’s disease and the patient was shifted to appropriate treatment with oral prednisone.
Conclusion:Kimura’s disease is rare and may be confused with other diseases such as malignancy
or tuberculosis. Histopathologic diagnosis is necessary as its treatment differs from tuberculosis
and other diseases.
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