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Castleman's disease is a rare disorder characterized by non-cancerous growths (tumors) that may develop in the lymph node tissue at a single site or throughout the body. It involves hyperproliferation of certain B cells that often produce cytokines. There are several variants of Castleman's disease. ...read more from Wikipedia

Fast Facts:

• -- Is not considered a cancer
• -- Named after Dr. Benjamin Castleman who described it in 1956
• -- It is not yet known what causes the disorder

5 Great Resources on Castleman's Disease

• International Castlemans Disease Organization: What is Castlemans Disease?
• American Cancer Society: Detailed Guide: Castleman Disease
• Mayo Clinic: Castleman Disease Definition
• National Organization for Rare Disorders (via WebMd): Castleman's Disease
• The Doctor's Doctor: Castleman's Disease Information

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