[Analysis of the diagnosis and treatment of Castleman disease originating in the head and neck]

Unusual Presentation of Castleman's Disease Encroaching on the Brachial Plexus

Castleman’s disease is an uncommon benign lymphoproliferative disorder that commonly involves the mediastinum. We report an unusual case that involves the presentation of unicentric Castleman’s disease in a 52-year-old female. The patient had a supraclavicular mass extending onto the brachial plexus. The approach to the treatment and plan for supraclavicular masses is complex due in part to the extensive list of differential diagnoses possible. In this case specifically, while the mass was ultimately determined to be benign, post-surgery, the location of the mass intraoperatively made for a very technically challenging and complex dissection. Post surgical resection, the patient reported no complications. This case highlights the importance of clinical judgement, imaging and surgical technique in removing a mass encroaching on the brachial plexus.