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Pelvic Castleman disease: CT and MR appearance
P Luburich1, C Nicolau, M C Ayuso
1Department of Radiology, Hospital Clínic i Provincial, University of Barcelona, Spain.
Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography
|July 1, 1992
Summary
Localized Castleman disease is a rare condition. This report details a unique pelvic Castleman disease case, highlighting its CT and MR imaging features, including calcifications and hypervascularity.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Castleman disease is a rare lymphoproliferative disorder with unknown etiology.
- Localized Castleman disease (LCD) typically affects the mediastinum or retroperitoneum.
- Pelvic Castleman disease is exceptionally uncommon, posing diagnostic challenges.
Observation:
- A case of pelvic Castleman disease was identified.
- The patient presented with imaging findings suggestive of the disease.
- Characteristic calcifications and hypervascularity were noted on CT and MR scans.
Findings:
- Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging revealed specific features of pelvic Castleman disease.
- The imaging demonstrated prominent calcifications within the lesion.
- Significant hypervascularity was a key finding on contrast-enhanced imaging.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of Castleman disease's potential locations.
- Familiarity with imaging findings aids in diagnosing rare pelvic masses.
- CT and MR imaging are crucial for characterizing pelvic Castleman disease.