Kimura disease: a case report of a rare illness presenting as a common complaint
Abstract
Kimura is an uncommon inflammatory cause of pediatric head and neck masses due to eosinophilic infiltration of unclear etiology. Kimura can present similarly to infectious lymphadenitis, a much more common pediatric complaint. This case explores the role of anchoring bias when faced with an illness that at first appears to fit a common illness script that led to a delayed diagnosis.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Feb 22, 2019
- Source ID
- 10.1515/dx-2018-0096
Entities
People
- Alexandra Mauro
- Margaret L. Rush
- Priti Bhansali
Organizations
- Children's National Hospital
- George Washington University