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Query: UMLS:C0001339 (acute pancreatitis)
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Castleman's disease is a rare event that gastroenterologists should be familiar with. We present a case of Castleman's disease presenting as acute pancreatitis. The diagnosis was established by excisional biopsy of a superficial lymph node and the patient had a favorable prognosis with chemotherapy. This case is reminiscent of acute pancreatitis with multiple lymphadenopathy and should raise suspicion for Castleman's disease.
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PMID:A patient with Castleman's disease mimicking acute pancreatitis. 2892 73