Co-existence of lip and epiglottis Kimura’s disease

Authors

• Hanadi A. Fatani, From the Department of Anatomical Pathology (Fatani, Al-Mutrafi), the Radiation Oncology, Comprehensive Cancer Center (Tunio), King Fahd Medical City, and the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (Al-Qahtani), College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Amna Al-Mutrafi, From the Department of Anatomical Pathology (Fatani, Al-Mutrafi), the Radiation Oncology, Comprehensive Cancer Center (Tunio), King Fahd Medical City, and the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (Al-Qahtani), College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Khalid H. Al-Qahtani, From the Department of Anatomical Pathology (Fatani, Al-Mutrafi), the Radiation Oncology, Comprehensive Cancer Center (Tunio), King Fahd Medical City, and the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (Al-Qahtani), College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Mutahir A. Tunio, From the Department of Anatomical Pathology (Fatani, Al-Mutrafi), the Radiation Oncology, Comprehensive Cancer Center (Tunio), King Fahd Medical City, and the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (Al-Qahtani), College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Kimura’s disease is a rare, chronic inflammatory condition of unknown etiology; with a predilection in the head and neck region. However, the involvement of the lip and epiglottis is extremely rare, and poses a diagnostic challenge. Here, we report a case of a 32-year-old Saudi male presenting with lip mass and epiglottic swelling without any history of hoarse voice or airway compromise. Serology showed elevated immunoglobulin E levels, and histopathological examination of biopsied lesions revealed well-developed lymphoid follicles with eosinophilic infiltration confirming Kimura’s disease. At the time of last follow-up, his condition was satisfactory without any signs of recurrence.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

1226

Last Page

1228

Recommended Citation

Fatani, Hanadi A.; Al-Mutrafi, Amna; Al-Qahtani, Khalid H.; and Tunio, Mutahir A. (2015) "Co-existence of lip and epiglottis Kimura’s disease," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 36: Iss. 10, Article 15.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2015.10.12108