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Unusual location for Castleman's disease

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 December 2008

H G Rao ,
I Street  and
R Capper
H G Rao*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Doncaster Royal Infirmary, UK
I Street
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Doncaster Royal Infirmary, UK
R Capper
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Doncaster Royal Infirmary, UK
*
Corresponding author: Dr Harish G Rao, Flat 90, 3 Whitehall Quay, Leeds LS1 4BW, UK. E-mail: docghrao@gmail.com
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Abstract

Objective:

We present the first reported case of persistent, posterior triangle lymphadenopathy in a child, caused by Castleman's disease.

Case report:

A seven-year-old boy presented with a painless swelling in the posterior triangle of his left neck, with no compression of the surrounding structures. A histological diagnosis of Castleman's disease was made. Eventual treatment was by complete excision. At six-month follow up, there were no signs of recurrence.

Conclusion:

The causes of persistent cervical lymphadenopathy in children are many. Most are not significant, but some are life-threatening. Castleman's disease should be considered as a possible diagnosis in persistent childhood lymphadenopathy.

Keywords

LymphadenopathyNeckChildCastleman's Disease

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Online Only Clinical Records
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 123 , Issue 1 , January 2009 , e3
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2008

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