Synchronous presentation of extramedullary plasmacytoma in the nasopharynx and the larynx

Ear Nose Throat J. 2009 Nov;88(11):E9-12.

Abstract

Simultaneous extramedullary plasmacytoma of the nasopharynx and larynx is exceedingly rare; to the best of our knowledge, only 1 other case has been previously reported. We report a new case, which occurred in a 46-year-old woman. She was treated with a combination of surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. At 2 years of follow-up, no evidence of recurrence or progression to multiple myeloma was noted. We discuss the clinical features and treatment of plasma cell neoplasms in general and their three variants in particular.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Endoscopy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Laryngoscopy
  • Larynx / pathology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Nasopharynx / pathology*
  • Plasmacytoma / diagnosis*
  • Plasmacytoma / drug therapy
  • Plasmacytoma / radiotherapy
  • Plasmacytoma / surgery
  • Prognosis
  • Time Factors