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Faisal Zawawi1, Rickul Varshney2, David G Haegert3
1Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada; King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Castleman's Disease, a rare neck lymph node condition in children, is presented in a 5-year-old. Surgical removal is advised for diagnosis and to exclude other conditions, despite a generally good prognosis.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Oncology
- Hematology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Castleman's Disease is a rare lymphoproliferative disorder.
- Cervical lymphadenopathy is an uncommon presentation in pediatric cases.
Observation:
- A 5-year-old child presented with persistent cervical lymphadenopathy.
- Exploratory neck dissection and surgical excision were performed.
Findings:
- Final pathology confirmed Castleman's Disease.
- This case adds to the 29 previously reported pediatric neck cases.
Implications:
- Castleman's Disease in children typically has a favorable prognosis.
- Surgical excision is crucial for diagnosis and differential diagnosis.
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