Unicentric Castleman disease
Synonyms: Localized Castleman disease
A rare benign lymphoproliferative disorder characterized by involvement of a single lymph node or a group of lymph nodes in one lymph node station (most commonly in the mediastinum neck abdomen or retroperitoneum). Histopathologically it may occur as a hyaline vascular subtype with hyaline-vascular follicles and a fibrotic and hypervascular stroma with sinus compression or a mixed/plasmacytic subtype with dense interfollicular sheets of (usually polytypic) plasma cells extending to the cortex and variably sized lymphoid follicles including some with regressive changes. Clinically most patients are asymptomatic and lesions are detected incidentally.
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Advocacy Organizations
Castleman Disease Collaborative Network (CDCN); University of Pennsylvania
The Castleman Disease Collaborative Network (CDCN) is a global initiative dedicated to accelerating research and treatment for Castleman disease (CD) to improve survival for all patients with CD. We work to achieve this by facilitating collaboration among the global research community, mobilizing resources, strategically investing in high-impact research, and supporting patients and their loved ones.
Care-for-Rare America Inc
To establish a global alliance in order to identify the genetic causes of rare diseases and develop effective treatments, following a three-stage approach: recognize, understand, cure.
Youth and Women for Opportunities Uganda-YWOU
Youth and Women for Opportunities-YWOU an organization that we represent is patient organization re-presentative, patient and institution and individual capacity builder supporting PLWRD’s to obtain diagnosis, treatment and drugs for those suffering consequences of being undiagnosed or misdiagnosed and lack treatment and those who lack precise diagnosis for rare, orphan and undiagnosed diseases preventing PLWRD’s accessing the most adapted care, treatment or surgery, have delayed access to the most appropriate care, treatment or surgery
My Faulty Gene
My Faulty Gene is a nonprofit organization which provides information and assistance to any individual whose family medical history suggests genetic testing might be helpful in identifying an increased risk of disease due to a genetic mutation. We believe that everyone in need of genetic testing should have access to it.
My Little Sunshine Foundation
My Little Sunshine is a non-profit foundation dedicated to educating people about the importance of fertility preservation and making fertility resources accessible to all.
SALUS
Educate and provide resources to POC with Rare Cancers
Help Hope Live
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Clinical Trials
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