Kimura's disease: clinical and imaging parameters for the prediction of disease recurrence

Yang Yu Lin; Shih Ming Jung; Sheung Fat Ko; Cheng Hong Toh; Alex Mun Ching Wong; Yu Ruei Chen; Siu Cheung Chan; Yun Chung Cheung; Shu Hang Ng

doi:10.1016/j.clinimag.2011.11.002

Kimura's disease: clinical and imaging parameters for the prediction of disease recurrence

Clin Imaging. 2012 Jul-Aug;36(4):272-8. doi: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2011.11.002. Epub 2012 Jun 8.

Authors

Yang Yu Lin¹, Shih Ming Jung, Sheung Fat Ko, Cheng Hong Toh, Alex Mun Ching Wong, Yu Ruei Chen, Siu Cheung Chan, Yun Chung Cheung, Shu Hang Ng

Affiliation

¹ Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, College of Medicine, Linkou, Taiwan.

PMID: 22726964
DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2011.11.002

Abstract

Kimura's disease is a rare chronic inflammatory disorder with a high rate of recurrence. The clinical and imaging features of Kimura's disease have been documented in the literature, but the relationship between these features and disease recurrence is still unclear. We conclude that disease duration of greater than 5 years, bilateral involvement, a lesion diameter of greater than 3 cm, a blood eosinophil count greater than 20%, and ill-defined lesions are predictive factors for the recurrence of Kimura's disease.

Publication types

Comparative Study

MeSH terms

Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
Adult
Angiolymphoid Hyperplasia with Eosinophilia / diagnosis*
Angiolymphoid Hyperplasia with Eosinophilia / therapy*
Biopsy, Needle
Cohort Studies
Diagnostic Imaging / methods*
Female
Humans
Immunohistochemistry
Lymph Nodes / pathology*
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
Male
Middle Aged
Predictive Value of Tests
Preoperative Care / methods
Radiotherapy / methods
Recurrence
Retrospective Studies
Sensitivity and Specificity
Severity of Illness Index
Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
Ultrasonography, Doppler / methods

Substances

Adrenal Cortex Hormones