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Giant Ulcerative Solitary Plasmacytoma of the Sternum: Resection with Reconstruction in a Resource-Limited Setting
Rajab Msemo1, Paul Itule1, Charles Komba2
1Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Abstract:
Solitary plasmacytoma of the sternum is a rare plasma cell neoplasm, challenging to manage in resource-limited settings. We present a 48-year-old man with a recurrent, ulcerated anterior chest wall mass. Imaging showed a destructive sternal lesion, confirmed as solitary bone plasmacytoma via histopathology. Radical excision and chest wall reconstruction using pectoralis major flaps and improvised wiring were performed. Postoperative wound infection occurred. At 6 months, recovery was favorable, with adjuvant radiotherapy planned. This case highlights diagnostic and reconstructive challenges and demonstrates feasible management in a low-resource setting.

