Cases report of unicentric Castleman's disease: revisit of radiotherapy role.
10.3857/roj.2013.31.1.48
- Author:
O Kyu NOH
;
Sang Wook LEE
;
Jae Whan LEE
;
Sang Yoon KIM
;
Chung Soo KIM
;
Eun Kyung CHOI
;
Jong Hoon KIM
;
Seung Do AHN
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Castleman's disease;
Hyaline-vascular;
Radiotherapy
- MeSH:
Giant Lymph Node Hyperplasia;
Lymphoproliferative Disorders
- From:Radiation Oncology Journal
2013;31(1):48-54
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Castleman's disease or angiofollicular lymph node hyperplasia is a rare lymphoproliferative disorder. Complete surgical resection was recommended in unicentric Castleman's disease. Radiotherapy was considered alternative therapeutic option. However, there have been consistent favorable responses to radiotherapy. We also experienced two cases of uncentric Castleman's disease salvaged successfully with radiotherapy. This paper described these cases and reviewed the literature about Castleman's disease treated with radiotherapy. Reviewed cases showed that radiotherapy is a successful treatment option in unicentric Castleman's disease. Furthermore, our report confirms the radiotherapy role in uncentric Castleman's disease.
