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Extramedullary Plasmacytoma of the Larynx Treated by a Surgical Endoscopic Approach and Radiotherapy
Joint Authors
Pino, Massimiliano
Farri, Filippo
Garofalo, Pietro
Taranto, Fausto
Toso, Andrea
Aluffi, Paolo
Source
Case Reports in Otolaryngology
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-06-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Extramedullary plasmacytoma (EMP) is a rare variant of plasma cell myeloma that affects soft tissues.
The head and neck region are the most affected sites, although others have also been described.
Herein we report an uncommon case of EMP of the larynx in a 65-year-old male who presented with a history of progressive dysphonia and hoarseness.
Laryngeal fiberscopy evidenced a reddish pedicled voluminous mass in the left false cords and ventricle.
Microscopic suspension laryngoscopy was performed under general anaesthesia and a 4 W Acublade CO2 Laser was used for transoral resection of the lesion.
This was followed by adjuvant radiotherapy, with the widely recommended doses on the supraglottic region, to achieve better local control.
Diagnosis of EMP is based on immunohistochemistry and the exclusion of systemic plasma cell proliferative disorders.
Diagnosis of solitary EMP can be made only if studies for disseminated disease and X-ray and/or magnetic resonance imaging of the spine, pelvis, femurs, and humerus and bone marrow biopsy are negative.
As there are no internationally established guidelines, treatment of EMP is mainly based on consensus of expert opinion.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Pino, Massimiliano& Farri, Filippo& Garofalo, Pietro& Taranto, Fausto& Toso, Andrea& Aluffi, Paolo. 2015. Extramedullary Plasmacytoma of the Larynx Treated by a Surgical Endoscopic Approach and Radiotherapy. Case Reports in Otolaryngology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Pino, Massimiliano…[et al.]. Extramedullary Plasmacytoma of the Larynx Treated by a Surgical Endoscopic Approach and Radiotherapy. Case Reports in Otolaryngology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Pino, Massimiliano& Farri, Filippo& Garofalo, Pietro& Taranto, Fausto& Toso, Andrea& Aluffi, Paolo. Extramedullary Plasmacytoma of the Larynx Treated by a Surgical Endoscopic Approach and Radiotherapy. Case Reports in Otolaryngology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059683
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1059683