Open AccessExtramedullary Plasmacytoma of the Tonsil
Author(s) -
Kevin C. Huoh,
Annemieke van Zante,
David W. Eisele
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
case reports in otolaryngology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2090-6765
pISSN - 2090-6773
DOI - 10.1155/2011/430809
Subject(s) - tonsil , medicine , extramedullary plasmacytoma , plasma cell , plasmacytoma , plasma cell neoplasm , head and neck , pathology , palatine tonsil , monoclonal gammopathy , monoclonal , radiology , monoclonal antibody , multiple myeloma , antibody , surgery , immunology , bone marrow
Plasma cell tumors are a diverse group of neoplasms characterized by monoclonal proliferation of plasma cells. Extramedullary plasmacytoma (EMP) is a rare form of localized plasma cell tumor that arises most often in the head and neck region. We present an unusual case of EMP of the palatine tonsil from a tertiary care university hospital. We discuss the histopathologic and radiologic evaluation as well as treatment of EMP.
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