Extramedullary Plasmacytoma of Nasal Cavity
Ravi Meher, Swati Tandon
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Ravi Meher, Swati Tandon
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ABSTRACT Extramedullary plasmacytoma is a rare neoplasm characterized by monoclonal proliferation of plasma cells in soft tissues. Extramedullary plasmacytomas constitute 3 to 5% of all plasma cell neoplasms. Most lesions occur in the head and neck, primarily in the upper aerodigestive tract, with 75% occurring in nose and paranasal sinuses. To the best of our knowledge, only few cases of sinonasal extramedullary plasmacytomas have been reported in the literature. It is important for otolaryngologists to acquire knowledge of this disease as 80 to 90% occur in the head and neck region. We report a rare case of extramedullary plasmacytoma of the nasal cavity in a 60-year-old male managed by surgery and radiotherapy. How to cite this article Tandon S, Meher R, Chauhan A. Extramedullary Plasmacytoma of Nasal Cavity. Clin Rhinol An Int J 2016;9(1):50-52.
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ABSTRACT Extramedullary plasmacytoma is a rare neoplasm characterized by monoclonal proliferation of plasma cells in soft tissues. Extramedullary plasmacytomas constitute 3 to 5% of all plasma cell neoplasms. Most lesions occur in the head and neck, primarily in the upper aerodigestive tract, with 75% occurring in nose and paranasal sinuses. To the best of our knowledge, only few cases of sinonasal extramedullary plasmacytomas have been reported in the literature. It is important for otolaryngologists to acquire knowledge of this disease as 80 to 90% occur in the head and neck region. We report a rare case of extramedullary plasmacytoma of the nasal cavity in a 60-year-old male managed by surgery and radiotherapy. How to cite this article Tandon S, Meher R, Chauhan A. Extramedullary Plasmacytoma of Nasal Cavity. Clin Rhinol An Int J 2016;9(1):50-52.
Key concepts: Extramedullary plasmacytoma, Nasal cavity, Plasmacytoma, Medicine, Paranasal sinuses, Plasma cell neoplasm, Head and neck, Nose