title: Castleman's tumor masquerading as a pancreatic neoplasm.
abstract: Castleman's disease, or giant lymph node hyperplasia, occurs most commonly in the mediastinum, with infrequent presentation in the abdominal cavity. We describe a rare occurrence of Castleman's tumor initially seen as a pancreatic mass. The clinical presentation, course, and treatment of this condition are discussed. Clinicians should be aware that giant lymph node hyperplasia may involve the peripancreatic tissues and simulate a pancreatic neoplasm.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Rush University, Chicago, Ill.
authors.forename: T A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: LeVan
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Clifford
authors.forename: E D
authors.initials: ED
authors.lastname: Staren
mesh_terms: D005871:Castleman Disease / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010180:Pancreatectomy; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed