Catalog

Castleman disease with IgM-associated neuropathy

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Castleman disease with IgM-associated neuropathy – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/2043021129

Castleman`s disease can be associated with peripheral neuropathy, which can either be of IgM type, presenting as a demyelinating neuropathy or can be associated with POEMS syndrome. It is being speculated that individuals with Castleman's disease may in association with POEMS syndrome have a greater risk of developing malignant complications such as Kaposi's Sarcoma or malignant lymphoma.