Multicentric Castleman's disease in a Ghanaian adult.
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چکیده
Castleman's disease is a rare cause of lymphoid hyperplasia that may result in localized symptoms or an aggressive, multisystem disorder that can mimic other diseases like lymphoma or tuberculosis. We describe a case of a 55-year-old Ghanaian male who was successfully diagnosed and managed for multicentric Castleman's disease with combination chemotherapy.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Ghana medical journal
دوره 47 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013