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Supraglottic mucous membrane plasmacytosis: a case report and literature review
Sarah L Gillanders1,2, Thomas J Crotty1,2, James P O'Neill1,2
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Introduction:
Mucous membrane plasmacytosis is a rare, inflammatory disorder characterized by polyclonal plasma cells infiltrating the mucosal tissue of the oral cavity, oropharynx, laryngopharynx, or genitalia.
Case Presentation:
We present a case of supraglottic plasmacytosis which presented a management challenge due to a complicated past medical history preventing oral steroid administration.
Discussion:
A literature review is conducted to determine alternate treatment options in for this challenging case and others. A discussion of diagnosis, treatment and aftercare follows the case report and literature review.
Conclusion:
This case report illustrates the rare condition of laryngeal mucous membrane plasmacytosis. Application of steroids to the specific site of pathology appears to be a promising management course.
