Publications by authors named "Erika Sawada"
Diagnostics (Basel)
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- Multicentric Castleman's disease (MCD) is a rare, benign condition characterized by abnormal growth of lymphoid tissue, affecting both lymph nodes and other organs; this case involves a 55-year-old man with significant kidney infiltration by IgG4+ plasma cells.*
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- The patient exhibited symptoms like high fever and diarrhea, along with lab findings including renal dysfunction, anemia, and elevated IgG4 levels, alongside lymph node enlargement observed through CT scans.*
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- Diagnosis of idiopathic MCD was confirmed through biopsies indicating plasma cell infiltration and other pathological features; treatment with tocilizumab led to sustained remission, highlighting the need for a careful diagnostic approach considering the disease's varied responses to treatment.*
