Unicentric Castleman’s disease
Journal Title: Journal of Medical and Allied Sciences - Year 2014, Vol 4, Issue 2
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.
Authors and Affiliations
Zaheda Kausar| Department of Pathology, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad-500095, Telangana, India, Anunayi Jeshtadi| Department of Pathology, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad-500095, Telangana, India, Prathima Pasupuleti| Department of Pathology, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad-500095, Telangana, India, D. Sumanth Kumar| Department of Pathology, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad-500095, Telangana, India, Vijaya Sreedhar Veldurthi| Department of Pathology, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad-500095, Telangana, India
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