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KMID : 0613320060120010078
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Journal of the Korean Bone and Joint Tumor Soceity
2006 Volume.12 No. 1 p.78 ~ p.82
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Kimura’s Disease on Upper Arm - A Report of 2 Cases -
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Kim Kap-Jung
Kim Ha-Yong
Kim Seung Kwon
Choy Won-Sik
Kim Seong-Ho
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Abstract
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Kimura’s disease is uncommon and chronic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology. It manifests as solitary or multiple subcutaneous nodule, primarily located on the cervical area with local adenopathies and salivary gland hypertrophy. Its clinical course is benign nature. Histologic findings are hyperplastic lymphoid tissue, inflammatory infiltrates rich in eosinophils and proliferations of capillary venules. Treatment options are steroid therapy, radiation therapy and surgical excision. We report two cases of Kimura’s disease on medial aspect of upper arm.
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KEYWORD
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Kimura, Upper arm, Kimura’s disease
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