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Complete Remission in a Patient with Human Herpes Virus-8 Negative Multicentric Castleman Disease Using CHOP Chemotherapy / Journal of the Korean Cancer Association, 대한암학회지
Cancer Research and Treatment ; : 104-107, 2009.
Artigo em Inglês | WPRIM | ID: wpr-100517
ABSTRACT
Multicentric Castleman disease (MCD) is a rare lymphoproliferative disorder. Although MCD pathogenesis is unclear, studies have suggested that human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) may be associated with the disorder. Recent reports have identified MCD cases without viral infection. A 43-year-old woman presented to our hospital for fever and myalgia of 6 months' duration. The complete blood count revealed an elevated leukocyte count (15.1x10(3)/microliter) and a decreased hemoglobin level of 10.0 g/dL. The C-reactive protein level was elevated at 276.5 mg/L. Thoracic computed tomography (CT) scans revealed bilateral axillary lymphadenopathy. There was no evidence of HHV-8, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), or Mycobacterium infection. Histologic evaluation of a lymph node biopsy from the left axilla yielded a diagnosis of MCD. Cyclophosphamide, adriamycin, vincristine, and prednisone (CHOP) were administered for a total of 4 cycles. The patient's fever and lymphadenopathy resolved after the course of chemotherapy. She has been in complete remission for 24 months at this writing. As previously reported, this case report suggests that MCD can develop without viral infection. CHOP chemotherapy may be an effective treatment option for newly diagnosed MCD patients.
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Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental) Assunto principal: Axila / Vincristina / Redação / Biópsia / Contagem de Células Sanguíneas / Proteína C-Reativa / Hemoglobinas / Prednisona / Doxorrubicina / Distrofias Hereditárias da Córnea Tipo de estudo: Ensaio Clínico Controlado Limite: Adulto / Feminino / Humanos Idioma: Inglês Revista: Cancer Research and Treatment Ano de publicação: 2009 Tipo de documento: Artigo

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Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental) Assunto principal: Axila / Vincristina / Redação / Biópsia / Contagem de Células Sanguíneas / Proteína C-Reativa / Hemoglobinas / Prednisona / Doxorrubicina / Distrofias Hereditárias da Córnea Tipo de estudo: Ensaio Clínico Controlado Limite: Adulto / Feminino / Humanos Idioma: Inglês Revista: Cancer Research and Treatment Ano de publicação: 2009 Tipo de documento: Artigo