Kimura disease presenting as epiglottic masses: A case report
Lan-Zhen Cui, Jing Bai, Ying-Fen Wei, Qi Song · 2026
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Lan-Zhen Cui reported a 2026 case of Kimura disease found as a mass on the epiglottis, a rare site for a rare disorder. The patient, a Chinese woman in her late 40s, had felt something stuck in her throat for three years and had slurred speech for six months.
Examination showed a smooth lump, and blood tests found raised eosinophils and immunoglobulin E. Surgeons removed the mass with part of the cartilage, and tissue study confirmed the diagnosis. Low-dose steroids followed, with no return seen during follow-up care. The authors advise keeping this condition in mind for epiglottic lumps and watching patients over time.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Lan-Zhen Cui, Jing Bai, Ying-Fen Wei, Qi Song |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 15419 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |