Publications by authors named "Praful Rao"
Multicentric Castleman's disease in India - Does EBV rather than HHV8 play a role?
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
October 2021
Article Synopsis
- Multicentric Castleman's disease (MCD) is a rare disorder characterized by multiple enlarged lymph nodes and various inflammatory symptoms, and this study focuses on its unique features in Indian patients.
- A review of 17 out of 78 diagnosed cases revealed a prevalence of plasma cell variant MCD, with a median onset age of 47 years, a female predominance, and a notable association with conditions like POEMS syndrome.
- Findings indicate that all MCD cases were negative for HHV8 but showed the presence of EBV positive cells, suggesting that EBV may play a significant role in the development of MCD in the Indian population.