A rare case of Epstein–Barr virus‐related plasmacytoma involving maxillary sinus mucosa | Zendy

Gibbs Julie D. | Zendy; Leon Marino E. | Zendy; Liu Kenia | Zendy; Nguyen Johnny | Zendy; Zhang Ling | Zendy

AI Assistant Blog Pricing

Home ZAIA Blog

Open Access

A rare case of Epstein–Barr virus‐related plasmacytoma involving maxillary sinus mucosa

Author(s) -

Gibbs Julie D.,

Leon Marino E.,

Liu Kenia,

Nguyen Johnny,

Zhang Ling

Publication year - 2017

Publication title -

clinical case reports

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21

H-Index - 9

ISSN - 2050-0904

DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.959

Subject(s) - medicine , plasmacytoma , plasmablastic lymphoma , maxillary sinus , extramedullary plasmacytoma , epstein–barr virus , lymphoma , pathology , virus , multiple myeloma , immunology , anatomy

Key Clinical Message Extramedullary plasmacytomas, Epstein–Bar virus (EBV) associated, are rarely encountered and usually have a fairly good clinical outcome. EBV+ plasmacytoma may cause a diagnostic dilemma as it phenotypically resembles an aggressive plasmablastic lymphoma (PBL). Herein, we report a unique case with maxillary EBV+ plasmacytoma from a 76‐year‐old immunocompetent individual.

The content you want is available to Zendy users.

Already have an account? Click here to sign in.

Having issues? You can contact us here

Accelerating Research