Castleman's disease of the erector spinae muscle.
Castleman's disease, angio-follicular lymph node hyperplasia, is a relatively rare benign tumour. It typically arises in the mediastinum. We report a unique case arising in the erector spinae muscle. The case demonstrates the importance of radiological investigation and embolisation prior to obtaining a tissue diagnosis and subsequent surgical excision.
Williams
H R
HR
Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, St. James's University Hospital Trust, Leeds, UK.
Millner
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PA
Coral
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D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy; D005871:Castleman Disease / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003287:Contrast Media; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA; D006801:Humans; D008161:Lumbosacral Region; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D009132:Muscles / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D011300:Preoperative Care; D014463:Ultrasonography
D003287:Contrast Media; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA