Successful treatment of recurrent Kimura's disease with radiotherapy: a case report

Int J Clin Exp Pathol. 2014 Jun 15;7(7):4519-22. eCollection 2014.

Abstract

Kimura's disease is a rare, chronic inflammatory disorder affecting the skin and subcutaneous tissue, predominantly in the head and neck region. It is benign but may be recurrent and difficult to eradicate. A case of recurrent Kimura disease in a 53-year-old man was reported. Radiation therapy was performed for recurrence after surgical excision twice. The prescribed radiation dose was 36 Gy. With a follow-up time of 68 months, the patient was free of the disease.

Keywords: Kimura’s disease; radiotherapy; recurrence.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Angiolymphoid Hyperplasia with Eosinophilia / pathology
  • Angiolymphoid Hyperplasia with Eosinophilia / radiotherapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Recurrence