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Marielle Igala1, Regis Gothar Bopaka2, Wiam Khtabi2
1Hematology Department, CHU IBN Rochd, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Universite Ain Chock, Casablanca Morocco.
The Pan African Medical Journal
|February 11, 2015
Summary
Primary Plasma Cell Leukemia (pPCL) is a rare, aggressive cancer. This case highlights an unusual presentation and treatment challenges for this poor-prognosis plasma cell malignancy.
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Oncology
Background:
- Primary Plasma Cell Leukemia (pPCL) is a rare and aggressive plasma cell malignancy.
- Diagnosis requires specific criteria, excluding cases arising from pre-existing multiple myeloma.
- pPCL often presents with extramedullary involvement and carries a poor prognosis.
