Castleman's Disease of the Neck

Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology 2004;20(2):194-197.
Published online November 30, 2004.

Yoon Soo Yang;Sang Heon Lee;Ki Hwan Hong

경부 Castleman씨 병(거대 림프절 증식증) 1예

양윤수;이상헌;홍기환

Abstract

Castleman's disease was first described from Benjamin Castleman in 1956. The disease today is enumerated among lymphoproliferative disorders and has unknown etiology. Although the mediastinum is a their most common location, they also occurs in other areas of the body, usually where lymph nodes are normally found. Castleman's disease of the neck is very rare. We describe a case of Castleman's disease of the neck in a middle aged man, and discuss the clinical presentation, radiological findings, and pathological features.

Key Words: Castleman씨 병, Giant lymph node hyperplasia, Neck