Case of Unicentric Castleman's Disease in the Lower Extremity
Author Information
Author(s): Inga-Marie Schaefer, Harald Günnel, Stefan Schweyer, Michael Korenkov
Primary Institution: University Medical Center Göttingen, Germany
Conclusion
Castleman's disease should be considered when evaluating hypervascularized lymphatic tumors in the extremities, although its etiology remains unclear.
Supporting Evidence
- Castleman's disease is a rare form of localized lymph node hyperplasia.
- The patient had a tumor in the femoral region that was surgically resected.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of mixed cellularity type Castleman's disease.
Takeaway
Castleman's disease is a rare condition that can cause tumors in lymph nodes, and in this case, a woman had a tumor in her leg that was successfully removed.
Methodology
The case involved surgical resection of a tumor after radiographic workup and excisional biopsy.
Limitations
The etiology of Castleman's disease is still poorly understood and requires further investigation.
Participant Demographics
A 37-year-old woman with no significant past medical history.
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