Unicentric Castleman's disease
Journal: Journal of Medical and Allied Sciences (Vol.4, No. 2)Publication Date: 2014-07-31
Authors : Zaheda Kausar; Anunayi Jeshtadi; Prathima Pasupuleti; D. Kumar; Vijaya Veldurthi;
Page : 84-87
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Abstract
Castleman's disease (CD) is a rare benign lympho-proliferative disorder characterized by non-neoplastic lymphnode hypertrophy. Its etiology is unknown. It has been found in association with Kaposi's sarcoma, necessitating investigation for HIV. CD can be unicentric (localized), multicentric or mixed. We present a case of 13 years old male who presented with cervical lymphadenopathy, intermittent fever and weight loss in whom histopathological examination of a lymph node led to diagnosis of this rare condition hyaline vascular type of unicentric Castleman's disease.
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