Giant lymph node hyperplasia of the lung (Castleman's disease) associated with recurrent pleural effusion.
A case of giant lymph node hyperplasia (Castleman's disease) of the lung presented with pleural effusion (which was recurrent), an unusual complication. The patient was treated with pneumonectomy and has survived for three years without relapse. This is the first report of the disease from black Africa.
Awotedu
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Department of Medicine, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Otulana
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Ukoli
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D000328:Adult; D005871:Castleman Disease / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000209:etiology*; D011013:Pneumonectomy; D011859:Radiography; D012008:Recurrence