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[Orbital extension of sinus plasmacytoma secondarily transforming into multiple myeloma: a case study]
S Balayre1, J-J Gicquel, M Mercie
1Service d'Ophtalmologie, CHU, Poitiers.
Abstract:
We report the case of a 39-year-old man who consulted for severe exophthalmia with diplopia associated with chronic sinusitis evolving over 6 months. A cervicofacial CT scan showed a tumoral mass invading the maxillary and ethmoidal left sinus and orbital cavity. A biopsy of the mass and general evaluation confirmed the diagnosis of extramedullary plasmocytoma. Secondarily it transformed into multiple myeloma. In light of this case of extramedullary plasmocytoma in a young subject, we discuss the clinical characteristics, ophthalmologic manifestations, and the various therapeutic modalities according to the stage of the disease and the ocular repercussions.