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Extramedullary plasmacytoma.

S I Schabel, C I Rogers, G M Rittenberg

    Radiology
    |September 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Extramedullary plasmacytoma, a rare plasma cell cancer outside bone marrow, most often affects the head and neck. This review examines clinical and radiographic findings in six patients with this uncommon condition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Hematology
    • Pathology

    Background:

    • Extramedullary plasmacytoma is a rare plasma cell dyscrasia.
    • Malignant plasma cell tumors develop outside the bone marrow.
    • The head and neck region is the most common site for these tumors.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present six cases of extramedullary plasmacytoma.
    • To review the clinical presentation of these tumors.
    • To analyze the radiographic findings associated with extramedullary plasmacytoma.

    Main Methods:

    • Case series review.
    • Analysis of clinical data.
    • Review of radiographic imaging.

    Main Results:

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    • Six patients with extramedullary plasmacytoma were identified.
    • Tumor locations primarily included the nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, and upper airway.
    • Clinical and radiographic features were evaluated for each case.

    Conclusions:

    • Extramedullary plasmacytoma is a rare malignancy predominantly found in the head and neck.
    • Understanding clinical and radiographic findings is crucial for diagnosis.
    • Further case studies contribute to knowledge of this rare entity.