How I Treat Hiv-Associated Multicentric Castleman Disease
HIV-associated Multicentric Castleman Disease (HIV-MCD) is a rare but serious lymphoproliferative disorder that presents unique challenges in its management and treatment. HIV-MCD is characterized by systemic lymphadenopathy, fever, splenomegaly, and other symptoms resulting from the overproduction of cytokines, particularly interleukin-6 (IL-6). The condition is strongly associated with Human Herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8) infection, which complicates the clinical … Read more