A Case of Extramedullary Plasmacytoma of the Hypopharynx.
- Author:
Hyo Seon KIM
1
;
Jong Lyel ROH
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Cancer Research Institute, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejon, Korea. rohjl@cnu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Plasmacytoma;
Hypopharynx
- MeSH:
Head;
Hypopharynx*;
Nasopharynx;
Neck;
Paranasal Sinuses;
Plasma Cells;
Plasmacytoma*
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2005;48(7):927-929
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Plasmacytoma is a rare malignancy characterized by a monoclonal proliferation of plasma cells, and is generally classified into a solitary plasmacytoma of bone and extramedullary plasmacytoma. Extramedullary plasmacytoma of the head and neck usually involves submucosal tissues in the nasopharynx and paranasal sinuses. The hypopharyneal involvement of the tumor, however, is very uncommon. We report a case of hypopharyngeal plasmacytoma treated by chemoradiation therapy with a review of literature.
