Castleman-like presentation of systemic lupus: About a case report

• Published in: La revue de medecine interne Vol. 44; no. 2; pp. 85 - 88
• Main Authors: Ferreira De Matos, C, De Almeida Chaves, S, Potin, P, Syrykh, C, Piel-Julian, M-L, Sailler, L, Moulis, G
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English; French
• Published: France 01.02.2023
• Subjects: Adrenal Cortex Hormones - therapeutic use; Castleman Disease - complications; Castleman Disease - diagnosis; Castleman Disease - drug therapy; Female; Humans; Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic - complications; Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic - diagnosis; Middle Aged; Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography; Symptom Flare Up; Lupus systémique; Maladie de Castleman; Castleman disease; Systemic lupus

Castleman disease is a rare lymphoproliferation, which may mimic systemic lupus. Conversely, systemic lupus sometimes presents like an hematological malignancy. In these cases, a "Castleman-like" histology has been exceptionally described. A 55-year-old female treated by methotrexate for s...