The role of surgical resection in Unicentric Castleman's disease: a systematic review

Castleman's disease is a rare benign lymphoproliferative disorder of unknown etiology. The disease occurs in two clinical forms with different prognoses, treatments and symptoms: a unicentric form (UCD), which is solitary, localized, and a multicentric form characterized by generalized lymphade...

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Published in:Advances in respiratory medicine 2018-01, Vol.86 (1), p.36-43
Main Authors: Mitsos, Sofoklis, Stamatopoulos, Alexandros, Patrini, Davide, George, Robert S, Lawrence, David R, Panagiotopoulos, Nikolaos
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Castleman Disease - diagnosis
Castleman Disease - pathology
Castleman Disease - surgery
Humans
Lymphatic diseases
Pleura - pathology
Pleura - surgery
Radiation therapy
Systematic review
Thoracic Cavity - pathology
Thoracic Cavity - surgery
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Summary:Castleman's disease is a rare benign lymphoproliferative disorder of unknown etiology. The disease occurs in two clinical forms with different prognoses, treatments and symptoms: a unicentric form (UCD), which is solitary, localized, and a multicentric form characterized by generalized lymphadenopathy and systemic symptoms. This article aims to review the current literature to consolidate the evidence surrounding the curative potential of surgical treatment to the unicentric type. A systematic review of English-language literature was performed and databases (Medline, Pubmed, the Cochrane Database and grey literature) were searched to identify articles pertaining to the treatment of unicentric form of Castleman's disease. Each article was critiqued by two authors using a structured appraisal tool, and stratified according to the level of evidence. After application of inclusion criteria, 14 studies were included. There were no prospective randomized control studies identified. One meta-analysis including 278 patients with UCD reported that resective surgery is safe and should be considered the gold standard for treatment. Seven retrospective studies enhance this standpoint. Radiotherapy (RT) has been used in six studies with controversial results. We conclude that surgical resection appears to be the most effective treatment for Unicentric Castleman's Disease of the thoracic cavity. Radiotherapy can also achieve clinical response and cure in selected patients.
ISSN:2543-6031
2451-4934
2543-6031
DOI:10.5603/ARM.2018.0008