KIMURA DISEASE: A RARE ENTITY

Authors

  • Nur Raihann Kamal Faculty of Medicine, University Kuala Lumpur Royal College of Medicine Perak
  • Nik Ameera Syafiqa Mohd Azhar Faculty of Medicine, University Kuala Lumpur Royal College of Medicine Perak
  • Wahinuddin Sulaiman Faculty of Medicine, University Kuala Lumpur Royal College of Medicine Perak

Keywords:

Kimura disease, corticosteroids, leflunomide.

Abstract

Kimura disease (KD) is a chronic inflammatory condition with a benign course, commonly affecting the head and neck region. The underlying aetiology is still uncertain. The prevalence of this condition is unknown. It has been reported sporadically especially in Asian region predominantly in young males. We report a 48-year-old Malay man who presented with progressive swelling over the right cheek which responded well to corticosteroid and leflunomide.

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Published

01-11-2020

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2020)

Section

Case Report

License

Journal of Engineering Technology (JET)  is an open-access journal that follows the Creative Commons Attribution-Non-commercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0)

How to Cite

Nur Raihann Kamal, Nik Ameera Syafiqa Mohd Azhar, & Wahinuddin Sulaiman. (2020). KIMURA DISEASE: A RARE ENTITY. Asian Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences, 3(2), 85-90. https://ejournal.unikl.edu.my/index.php/ajmhs/article/view/63