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Plasmocytoma of the urethra
U Kraus-Tiefenbacher1, S Gutwein, U Höpner
1Sektion Radioonkologie, Universitätsklinikum Mannheim, Universität Heidelberg, Germany. Uta.tiefenbacher@radonk.ma.uni-heidelberg.de
Case History And Findings:
A 35-year-old male patient presented with a 1-year history of hesitancy in voiding. An urethrogram revealed urethral stricture, therefore an urethrotomy with biopsies was performed. Histologic results suggested the diagnosis of extramedullary mature plasmocytoma.
Treatment And Outcome:
After external beam radiotherapy with a total dose of 45 Gy the patient is disease-free without any therapy-related late effects after a follow-up of 36 months.
Conclusion:
Primary localization of extramedullar plasmocytomas in the genitourinary tract is very rare. This case report discusses a case of a male patient suffering from plasmocytoma of the urethra, who could be treated successfully by primary external beam radiotherapy.
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