Bronchiolitis obliterans in a young female patient with paraneoplastic
pemphigus associated with unicentric Castelman's disease
Abstract
Background: Castelman’s disease (CD), also known as angiofollicular
lymph node hyperplasia, describes a rare group of diseases manifesting
with enlarged lymph nodes and various inflammatory symptoms. The
association between Castelman’s disease, paraneoplastic pemphigus and
bronchiolitis obliterans has been described in literature and is
depicted thoroughly in this case. Case Presentation: We present a case
of severe bronchiolitis obliterans developing in a 17-year old female
with paraneoplastic pemphigus and unicentric Castelman’s disease.
Conclusion: Surgical resection of unicentric Castelman’s disease remains
the treatment of choice due to its efficacy in preventing recurrence of
associated morbidity caused by bronchiolitis obliterans and
paraneoplastic pemphigus.