Learn About Kimura Disease

What is the definition of Kimura Disease?
Kimura disease is a rare, noncancerous, chronic condition that causes the tissue under the skin of the head or neck to become swollen. Masses generally appear in a person's mid-20s and the disease mainly affects Asian men. Kimura disease is diagnosed by a surgical biopsy and the cause of the disease is unknown.
What are the alternative names for Kimura Disease?
  • Kimura disease
  • Eosinophilic granuloma of soft tissue
  • Eosinophilic hyperplastic lymphogranuloma
  • Eosinophilic lymphofollicular granuloma
  • Eosinophilic lymphofolliculosis
  • Eosinophilic lymphogranuloma
Who are the top Kimura Disease Local Doctors?
Advanced in Kimura Disease
Advanced in Kimura Disease

MD Anderson

2130 W Holcombe Blvd, Life Sciences Plaza, 
Houston, TX 
 (81.0 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English

Ashish Kamat is an Urologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kamat and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kimura Disease. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Cystectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Experienced in Kimura Disease
Experienced in Kimura Disease

MD Anderson

2240 Gulf Fwy S, 
League City, TX 
 (71.5 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English

Jay Parikh is a Radiologist in League City, Texas. Dr. Parikh and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kimura Disease. His top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Chylous Ascites, Kimura Disease, and Galactocoele.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Kimura Disease
Experienced in Kimura Disease

MD Anderson

2130 W Holcombe Blvd, Life Sciences Plaza, 
Houston, TX 
 (81.0 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English

Huong Le-Petross is a Radiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Le-Petross and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kimura Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Kimura Disease, Chylous Ascites, Galactocoele, and Tissue Biopsy.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center