Asymptomatic pelvic Castleman disease in an infertile woman: case report

Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2004 Jan;269(2):156-8. doi: 10.1007/s00404-002-0420-6. Epub 2002 Nov 7.

Abstract

Castleman disease is defined as angiofollicular benign lymph node hyperplasia usually found in the mediastinum. Pelvic lymph node involvement is very rare. We now report a case of asymptomatic intrapelvic Castleman disease found by chance in an infertile woman. Transvaginal ultrasonography is very useful in diagnosing the disease. After 7 years of follow-up, the patient is free from recurrence.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Castleman Disease / diagnosis*
  • Castleman Disease / diagnostic imaging
  • Castleman Disease / pathology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Genital Diseases, Female / diagnosis*
  • Genital Diseases, Female / diagnostic imaging
  • Genital Diseases, Female / pathology
  • Humans
  • Infertility, Female*
  • Ultrasonography