Extramedullary Solitary Plasmacytoma with Anaplastic Features of the Nasopharynx
Joint Authors
Padhi, Parikshit
El-Behery, Radwa
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-07-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Extramedullary plasmacytomas (ESPs) are rare forms of plasma cell dyscrasias and usually are seen in the upper aerodigestive tract.
ESPs with anaplastic features are extremely rare, and no treatment guidelines exist.
We present a 75-year-old gentleman presented with left nasal blockage, and on examination, a polypoid left nasal mass was seen.
He was, then, referred to ENT after a CT scan revealed a mass in the left nasopharynx for a biopsy.
The preliminary reports suggested a high-grade lymphoma; however, after further testing, it was revealed to be an anaplastic plasma cell neoplasm.
PET scan, bone marrow biopsy, serum and urine protein electropheresis, serum immunofixation and light chains were all unremarkable for systemic disease.
Differential diagnosis included plasmablastic lymphoma, NK/T cell lymphoma-nasal type, and squamous cell cancers of the head and neck.
He was treated with radiation alone given his comorbidities.
Given there are no treatment guidelines, we would like to highlight this rare case and discuss different potential management options such as radiation, chemotherapy, surgery, or a combination of different modalities.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Padhi, Parikshit& El-Behery, Radwa. 2020. Extramedullary Solitary Plasmacytoma with Anaplastic Features of the Nasopharynx. Case Reports in Hematology،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147833
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Padhi, Parikshit& El-Behery, Radwa. Extramedullary Solitary Plasmacytoma with Anaplastic Features of the Nasopharynx. Case Reports in Hematology No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147833
American Medical Association (AMA)
Padhi, Parikshit& El-Behery, Radwa. Extramedullary Solitary Plasmacytoma with Anaplastic Features of the Nasopharynx. Case Reports in Hematology. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147833
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1147833