Castleman's tumor masquerading as a pancreatic neoplasm

Surgery. 1989 Nov;106(5):884-7.

Abstract

Castleman's disease, or giant lymph node hyperplasia, occurs most commonly in the mediastinum, with infrequent presentation in the abdominal cavity. We describe a rare occurrence of Castleman's tumor initially seen as a pancreatic mass. The clinical presentation, course, and treatment of this condition are discussed. Clinicians should be aware that giant lymph node hyperplasia may involve the peripancreatic tissues and simulate a pancreatic neoplasm.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Castleman Disease / diagnosis*
  • Castleman Disease / diagnostic imaging
  • Castleman Disease / pathology
  • Castleman Disease / surgery
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Pancreatectomy
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed