Unicentric Hyaline-Vascular Castleman Disease Presenting as a Periduodenal Mass: A Rare Retroperitoneal Manifestation

Castleman disease (CD) is a rare lymphoproliferative disorder, typically presenting in the mediastinum. We report a case of a 46-year-old male with back and abdominal pain found to have an incidental 3.9 cm retroperitoneal mass posterior to the duodenum. Endoscopic biopsy revealed atypical B-cell proliferation, and surgical resection confirmed unicentric hyaline-vascular CD. This case highlights a rare periduodenal presentation and underscores the importance of including CD in the differential diagnosis of retroperitoneal masses, even in atypical locations, to ensure timely recognition and management.

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Cureus
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2025-08-15
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.90156
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Viral-associated cancers and disorders
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Unicentric Hyaline-Vascular Castleman Disease Presenting as a Periduodenal Mass: A Rare Retroperitoneal Manifestation

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Unicentric Hyaline-Vascular Castleman Disease Presenting as a Periduodenal Mass: A Rare Retroperitoneal Manifestation

Kenneth J. Vega, Alekhya Mitta, Laine A. Lyles, Devendra Enjamuri, S Feldman
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Castleman disease (CD) is a rare lymphoproliferative disorder, typically presenting in the mediastinum. We report a case of a 46-year-old male with back and abdominal pain found to have an incidental 3.9 cm retroperitoneal mass posterior to the duodenum. Endoscopic biopsy revealed atypical B-cell proliferation, and surgical resection confirmed unicentric hyaline-vascular CD. This case highlights a rare periduodenal presentation and underscores the importance of including CD in the differential diagnosis of retroperitoneal masses, even in atypical locations, to ensure timely recognition and management.

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