INTRODUCTION: Solitary bone plasmacytoma is a rare haematological malignancy that can present in a variety of ways. This study aimed to present a case of plasmacytoma of the atlas, as a rare cause of unilateral vocal fold palsy. METHOD: Case report. RESULTS: Following diagnosis via imaging and direct biopsy through the posterior pharyngeal wall, the patient was referred to the haematologists for further treatment of his plasmacytoma. CONCLUSION: Solitary bony plasmacytoma of the cervical spine is a rare haematological malignancy. Its presentation with a unilateral vocal fold palsy has not been previously described.
INTRODUCTION: Solitary bone plasmacytoma is a rare haematological malignancy that can present in a variety of ways. This study aimed to present a case of plasmacytoma of the atlas, as a rare cause of unilateral vocal fold palsy. METHOD: Case report. RESULTS: Following diagnosis via imaging and direct biopsy through the posterior pharyngeal wall, the patient was referred to the haematologists for further treatment of his plasmacytoma. CONCLUSION: Solitary bony plasmacytoma of the cervical spine is a rare haematological malignancy. Its presentation with a unilateral vocal fold palsy has not been previously described.
Authors: A D Miranda; M Rivero-Garvía; M J Mayorga-Buiza; G Pancucci; J Valencia-Anguita; J Márquez-Rivas Journal: Childs Nerv Syst Date: 2014-07-10 Impact factor: 1.475