Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD)
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What is the definition of Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD)?
Unicentric Castleman disease (UCD) is a condition that affects the lymph nodes and related tissues. It is a form of Castleman disease that is "localized" to a single set of lymph nodes (as opposed to multicentric Castleman disease which has more widespread effects). UCD often starts as an enlarged lymph node. Depending on the location of this enlarged node, some people will have no additional features of the condition, while others will develop symptoms when it pushes on nearby organs and/or tissues. The exact underlying cause of UCD is currently unknown.
What are the alternative names for Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD)?
  • Unicentric Castleman disease
  • Localized Castleman disease
  • Unicentric angiofollicular ganglionic hyperplasia
  • Unicentric angiofollicular lymph hyperplasia
Who are the top Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD) Local Doctors?
Denise A. Levitan
Experienced in Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD)
Hematology | Oncology
Experienced in Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD)
Hematology | Oncology

Advocate Medical Group Oncology

900 W Nelson St Ground Fl, 
Chicago, IL 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Denise Levitan is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Levitan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD). Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Cervical Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).

Ibrahim N. Nakhoul
Experienced in Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD)
Experienced in Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD)

Ballad Health Cancer Center

2202 North John B. Dennis Highway, Suite 100, 
Kingsport, TN 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

. Dr. Nakhoul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD). His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

 
 
 
 
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Sudy E. Jahangiri
Experienced in Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD)
Experienced in Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD)

Cancer Centers Of Colorado - Sloan's Lake

1601 Lowell Boulevard, Suite 150, 
Denver, CO 
Experience:
18+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Originally from Ohio, Dr. Jahangiri earned her medical degree and completed both her internship and residency at Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Medicine in Rootstown, Ohio. She went on to complete a fellowship in hematology and oncology at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York. Dr. Jahangiri has been practicing medicine for 6 years. Her clinical interests include gastrointestinal cancers, blood disorders and blood cancers.“I believe strongly in providing high quality oncology care for patients on the Western Slope. Cancer is so scary, and I want to help patients understand their diagnosis and options so that they can decide the best path for them. My job is to serve as a guide and support through that process.”When not working, Dr. Jahangiri enjoys running, a good book and Broadway shows. Often, she can be found partaking in one of Colorado’s many outdoor activities with her husband, three children and shelter dog. Dr. Jahangiri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD). Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, and Virilizing Ovarian Tumor.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center

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The Castleman Disease Collaborative Network (CDCN) is a global initiative dedicated to accelerating research and treatment for Castleman disease and revolutionizing biomedical research.