A Case of Cervical Malignant Lymphoma Coexisted with Multicentric Castleman’s Disease

Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology 2016;32(2):35-39.
Published online November 30, 2016.

Gyu Ho Jang;Young Do Jung;Youn Tae Seo;Jeong Kyu Kim

다발성 캐슬만병과 공존한 경부 악성 림프종 1례

장규호;정영도;서윤태;김정규

Abstract

Castleman’s disease (CD) is an uncommon lymphoproliferative disorder. The disease entity is classified into 2 clinical subtypes, unicentric and multicentric type. Prevalence of lymphoid malignancy in multicentric CD (MCD) is very low. In this case, we report a case of 77 years old woman who developed high fever and swelling in both side of her neck. Neck lymph node biopsy revealed plasma cell hyperplasia. Patient’s symptom was subsided after treatment with Dexamethasone. Three months later, multiple lymph node enlargement was developed in abdomen and neck area again. Repeated neck lymph node biopsy confirmed diffuse large B cell lymphoma. The patient started chemotherapy.

Key Words: Giant lymph Node hyperplasia, Lymphoma