Approximately 500,000 people develop peptic ulcers each year in the United States. PUD accounts for significant morbidity and mortality, with patients’ quality of life being adversely affected.
A 22-year-old college student collapsed while crossing the campus midday on his way to classes. He remained down until emergency personnel arrived on the scene.
Criteria have been established for the diagnosis of idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease, but no official criteria exist for the diagnosis of unicentric Castleman disease.