| Literature DB >> 29054949 |
Robin Khosa1, Shishir Seth2, Sapna Nangia1.
Abstract
Solitary plasmacytoma is a rare disorder comprising 5%-10% of all plasma cell neoplasms. Progression to multiple myeloma is the most common pattern of relapse. Appearance of new lesions without any systemic disease is the most unusual pattern of relapse seen in <2% cases. We present a case of a 46-year-old female who presented with features of third and seventh cranial nerve palsy, diagnosed with solitary plasmacytoma, with no evidence of any systemic disease. As per standard recommendations, the patient received radiotherapy to the local site. The patient developed relapse twice, at three sites, during the follow-up period. Investigations revealed no evidence of any systemic disease. In view of repeat relapses, the patient was started on immune modulatory agent. Two and half years after the last radiotherapy, the patient is symptom free with no evidence of any new lesion. © BMJ Publishing Group Ltd (unless otherwise stated in the text of the article) 2017. All rights reserved. No commercial use is permitted unless otherwise expressly granted.Entities:
Keywords: haematology (incl blood transfusion); oncology; radiotherapy
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Year: 2017 PMID: 29054949 PMCID: PMC5665239 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2017-221780
Source DB: PubMed Journal: BMJ Case Rep ISSN: 1757-790X