Unicentric Castleman disease in the mesentery with ambiguous symptoms: a rare case report

Castleman disease (CD) is a rare clinical entity characterized by enlarged lymph nodes. It may affect a single lymph node (unicentric) or multiple lymph nodes in the body (multicentric). However, it is exceptionally uncommon for unicentric Castleman disease (UCD) to present in the mesentery. Herein,...

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Published in:Journal of surgical case reports 2021-08, Vol.2021 (8)
Main Authors: Kadoura, Lama, Hamza, Amr, Jobran, Afnan W M, Habes, Yousef Mahmoud Nimer, Agha, Sarab, Alyousfi, Rama, Ayoub, Kusay
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Language:English
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Summary:Castleman disease (CD) is a rare clinical entity characterized by enlarged lymph nodes. It may affect a single lymph node (unicentric) or multiple lymph nodes in the body (multicentric). However, it is exceptionally uncommon for unicentric Castleman disease (UCD) to present in the mesentery. Herein, we report a case of 38-year-old female complaining of polymenorrhea and abdominal discomfort for 4 months. Her past medical history was unremarkable; however, she has started smoking recently. The physical examination and radiography indicated a large, well-defined mass in the right hypochondrium. Eventually, the patient underwent laparotomy and the mass was excised totally. The Pathologic study confirmed the diagnosis as mesenteric CD, hyaline-vascular type. After 5 months of follow-up, the patient showed no evidence of recurrence. In conclusion, this case underscores the importance of taking mesenteric CD into consideration in each patient who presents with solid abdominal mass or ambiguous abdominal discomfort.
ISSN:2042-8812
2042-8812
DOI:10.1093/jscr/rjab367