Childhood paraneoplastic pemphigus associated with Castleman's tumour.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Paraneoplastic pemphigus (PNP) is a rare condition virtually always seen in adults. We report a 13-year-old boy who developed PNP associated with Castleman's tumour. His condition mimicked Stevens-Johnson syndrome and responded to tumour resection and immunosuppressive therapy.
Medical subject headings
- Castleman Disease
- Paraneoplastic Syndromes
- Pemphigus