Challenging diagnosis of Kimura disease in a child with nephrotic syndrome: A case report

Challenging diagnosis of Kimura disease in a child with nephrotic syndrome: A case report

Abstract Kimura disease (KD) is a rare condition with a challenging diagnosis because it may be misdiagnosed and not differentiated from other disorders. We reported a 13‐year‐old patient who presented with growing neck masses and was hospitalized due to the nephrotic syndrome relapse but was eventu...

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Main Authors: Roya Hemayati, Fariba Binesh, Mohammad Pashmchi, Seyyed Mohammad Kazem Mousavi Anary, Mohammad Mohammadi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2023-03-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
Subjects:
focal segmental glomerular sclerosis
Kimura disease
methylprednisolone
nephrotic syndrome
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.7031
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Summary:Abstract Kimura disease (KD) is a rare condition with a challenging diagnosis because it may be misdiagnosed and not differentiated from other disorders. We reported a 13‐year‐old patient who presented with growing neck masses and was hospitalized due to the nephrotic syndrome relapse but was eventually diagnosed with KD.
ISSN:2050-0904

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