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http://dx.doi.org/10.7181/acfs.2022.01053

Current concepts of Kimura disease: pathophysiology and evolution of treatment  

Woo Ju, Kim (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital, Chung-Ang University School of Medicine)
Han Koo, Kim (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Chung-Ang University School of Medicine)
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Archives of Craniofacial Surgery / v.23, no.6, 2022 , pp. 249-255 More about this Journal
Abstract
Kimura disease (KD) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that frequently involves the subcutaneous tissue of the head and neck regions. It often manifests as regional lymphadenopathy or salivary gland enlargement in the affected area. The histologic architecture of the lymph nodes in KD patients is preserved, while the affected tissues show follicular hyperplasia and eosinophilic infiltration. No single modality has been adopted as an optimal treatment for KD. This article concentrates on the fundamental features of KD and reviews current approaches to its treatment.
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Kimura disease; Pathophysiology; Therapeutics;
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