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Plasma cell leukemia--a case report.

Bhawana A Badhe1, Debdatta Basu, Pampa Ch Toi

  • 1Department of Pathology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India.

Indian Journal of Pathology & Microbiology
|March 18, 2004
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Plasma cell leukemia is a rare B-cell malignancy. This report details two primary cases, highlighting their aggressive nature, poor treatment response, and short survival times in plasma cell leukemia patients.

Area of Science:

  • Hematology
  • Oncology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Plasma cell leukemia (PCL) is a rare and aggressive plasma cell dyscrasia.
  • It can arise de novo or secondary to multiple myeloma.
  • PCL originates from terminally differentiated B cells.

Observation:

  • Two cases of primary plasma cell leukemia were analyzed.
  • Both patients presented with fatigue and weakness.
  • One case exhibited organomegaly, thrombocytopenia, and visceral involvement.

Findings:

  • Primary plasma cell leukemia cases demonstrated abrupt onset and poor therapeutic response.
  • Survival time was notably short in both reported cases.
  • Diagnostic criteria include an absolute plasma cell count >2000/cm³ or >20% circulating plasma cells.

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Implications:

  • These findings underscore the aggressive clinical course of primary plasma cell leukemia.
  • Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment strategies are crucial for managing PCL.
  • Further research is needed to improve outcomes for patients with this rare malignancy.