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Unicentric Castleman's disease in the orbit: A case report
Dongwan Kang, Joonsik Lee, Hwa Lee
1Department of Ophthalmology, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
|August 13, 2015
Summary
Castleman
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Hematology
- Oncology
Background:
- Castleman's disease is a rare lymphoproliferative disorder.
- Orbital involvement is exceptionally uncommon, posing diagnostic challenges.
Observation:
- A 53-year-old male presented with a left lower eyelid mass and intermittent diplopia.
- Initial suspicion was orbital lymphoma, leading to excisional biopsy.
Findings:
- Histopathology confirmed Castleman's disease, not lymphoma.
- This case highlights a rare orbital manifestation of Castleman's disease.
Implications:
- Emphasizes the importance of considering rare diagnoses in orbital masses.
- Suggests further investigation into the pathogenesis of orbital Castleman's disease.
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