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Mesenteric castleman disease mimicking superior mesenteric artery aneurysm
Ji-Soo Lee1, Yang Jin Park1, Young-Wook Kim1
1Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Annals of Vascular Surgery
|December 3, 2014
Summary
Castleman disease, a rare lymphoproliferative disorder, can occur in the mesentery. This case highlights Castleman disease mimicking a superior mesenteric artery aneurysm on CT scans.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Radiology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Castleman disease (CD) is a rare lymphoproliferative disorder.
- CD typically affects the mediastinum, but mesenteric involvement is exceptionally uncommon.
Observation:
- A rare case of Castleman disease located in the mesentery is presented.
- The condition mimicked a superior mesenteric artery aneurysm on computed tomography (CT) imaging.
Findings:
- Mesenteric Castleman disease can present as a diagnostic challenge.
- Radiological features may overlap with other vascular pathologies, such as aneurysms.
Implications:
- Accurate diagnosis of mesenteric Castleman disease is crucial for appropriate management.
- Awareness of this rare presentation can improve diagnostic accuracy in patients with mesenteric masses.
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