Retroperitoneal unicentric Castleman’s disease: A multidisciplinary approach in a rare case

Authors

  • Ahmet Asfuroglu University of Health Sciences, Ankara Numune Research and Training Hospital, Department of Urology, Sihhiye, Ankara, Turkey
  • Melih Balci University of Health Sciences, Ankara Numune Research and Training Hospital, Department of Urology
  • Yilmaz Aslan University of Health Sciences Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Urology Clinic, Sihhiye, Ankara, Turkey
  • Ozer Guzel University of Health Sciences Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Urology Clinic, Sihhiye, Ankara, Turkey
  • Aynur Albayrak University of Health Sciences Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Pathology Clinic, Sihhiye, Ankara, Turkey
  • Altug Tuncel University of Health Sciences Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Urology Clinic, Sihhiye, Ankara, Turkey

Keywords:

retroperitoneal mass, Castleman's disease

Abstract

Retroperitoneal masses, presents with various clinical forms, are very difficult to diagnose before surgery. Castleman's Disease occurs in the lymphoid chain and is characterized by angiofollicular hyperplasia of the lymphoid tissue with an unknown etiology. In this case report, we will share with venerable readers a rare occurrence of retroperitoneal Castleman's Disease in the light of the current literature.

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Published

2018-12-05

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Asfuroglu, A., Balci, M., Aslan, Y., Guzel, O., Albayrak, A., & Tuncel, A. (2018). Retroperitoneal unicentric Castleman’s disease: A multidisciplinary approach in a rare case. Insight Urology, 39(2), 50–55. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/TJU/article/view/118796

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