Kimura’s Disease in a Young Boy - A Rare Cause of Lymphadenopathy

Abstract

A 2 year old boy presented with swelling in the right side of the neck (upper cervical lymph node) since 6 months measuring 3 x 4 cm. The swelling was small in size initially (0.5 x 1cm) and gradually progressed to the present size. It was not associated with pain, fever, cough or loss of weight. Also no associated systemic symptoms. No other lymphadenopathy and organomegaly noted.