Castleman disease

Castleman disease (CD) is a benign lymphoproliferative disorder that may present as a localized or multicentric form (see these terms). The clinical manifestations are heterogeneous, ranging from asymptomatic discrete lymphadenopathy to recurrent episodes of diffuse lymphadenopathy with severe systemic symptoms.

Back pain

An unpleasant sensation characterized by physical discomfort (such as pricking, throbbing, or aching) localized to the back.


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PMID (PMCID)
22955082
 MALE Middle Aged
Retroperitoneal Castleman disease on 99mTc DTPA renal scintigraphy.
Song L, Yao Q, Huang X, Zhang Y.
Clin Nucl Med. 2012;37(10):1024-5.
We report a case of pathology-proven retroperitoneal Castleman disease, which demonstrated elevated 99mTc DTPA accumulation on renal scintigraphy in a 48-year-old man who presented with back pain.