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Mediastinal extramedullary plasmacytoma

G L Arbona, T V Lloyd, J Lucas

    Southern Medical Journal
    |May 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    A routine chest X-ray revealed a mediastinal mass in an asymptomatic woman. Exploratory surgery excluded aortic aneurysm and identified a plasmacytoma.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Radiology
    • Thoracic Surgery

    Background:

    • Mediastinal masses can present asymptomatically.
    • Routine chest radiography is a common screening tool.

    Observation:

    • A 65-year-old woman incidentally found to have a mediastinal mass on chest x-ray.
    • Initial differential diagnosis included aortic aneurysm.

    Findings:

    • Thoracic aortogram ruled out aortic aneurysm.
    • Exploratory surgery confirmed a plasmacytoma as the cause of the mediastinal mass.

    Implications:

    • Highlights the importance of thorough investigation of incidental mediastinal findings.
    • Plasmacytoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of mediastinal masses.
  • Demonstrates the utility of combined imaging and surgical exploration for diagnosis.