Castleman Disease of Adrenal Masquerades as Adrenal Carcinoma; Review Article on Current Treatment Modalities

Authors

  • Nik Amin Sahid Nik Lah UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA SABAH, MALAYSIA
  • Firdaus Hayati
  • Challa Venkata
  • Nornazirah Azizan
  • AK Khasnizal

Abstract

Castleman disease is a rare lymphoproliferative disorder. Only few cases reported worldwide since first describe in 1956. Only 2 percent of CD involve pararenal location. We report on a 16 years old lady with solitary Castleman disease of hyaline vascular type, involving right adrenal. Patient underwent right open adrenalectomy and no evidence of disease recurrence in 1 year follow up after surgery. In addition, we also discuss on the pathogenesis of the disease, clinical features and option of treatment.

Author Biography

Nik Amin Sahid Nik Lah, UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA SABAH, MALAYSIA

HEAD OF SURGICAL BASED DEPARTMENT, FACULTY OF MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES, UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA SABAH

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Published

10.03.2020

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