| Literature DB >> 23207268 |
Erin Raci-Wetherbee1, H Erhan Dincer.
Abstract
Plasmacytoma, a rare form of plasma cell dyscrasia, refers to a neoplastic proliferation of plasma cells. Although the upper aerodigestive tract is the most common site for extramedullary plasmacytoma, mediastinal and pleural involvement is extremely rare. We report the case of a patient who presented with a large mediastinal mass and pleural effusion. Diagnosis was challenging and subsequently made as mediastinal extramedullary plasmacytoma with simultaneous myelomatous pleural effusion. Further investigations revealed multiple myeloma.Entities:
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Year: 2012 PMID: 23207268 DOI: 10.1097/LBR.0b013e31823fcc5b
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol ISSN: 1948-8270