A case of Kimura's disease of the hard palate.
A 33-year-old man presented with Kimura's disease of the hard palate. Serological examination showed no elevation in the number of eosinophils or in IgE level, but histological examination revealed well-developed lymph follicles with increased numbers of eosinophils. In addition, immunohistochemical examination revealed that the IgE concentrations were shown in the lymphoid follicles with germinal centers, a finding typical of Kimura's disease. The patient underwent surgical resection followed by treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Throughout the 2-year follow-up period, the patient's condition has remained satisfactory.
Terakado
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Department of Oral Surgery, Akou Central Hospital, Japan.
Sasaki
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A
Takebayashi
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T
Matsumura
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T
Kojou
T
T
D000328:Adult; D000796:Angiolymphoid Hyperplasia with Eosinophilia / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007073:Immunoglobulin E / Q000032:analysis; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000737:chemistry; D008297:Male; D021362:Palate, Hard / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D007073:Immunoglobulin E