Breast Plasmacytoma: Multiple Myeloma Comes Back
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 8
Abstract
Extramedullary plasmacytomas are malignant proliferations of plasma cells outside the skeletal tissue. They commonly involve upper respiratory tract and oral cavity. Extramedullary plasmacytomas involving the breast are very uncommon. Here we present a report of extramedullary plasmacytoma of breast in a 53 year old multiple myeloma patient. FNAC and trucut biopsy helped in accurately diagnosing as plasmacytoma of breast. Keywords: Extramedullary plasmacytoma, Breast plasmacytoma, FNAC, Trucut biopsy, Differential diagnosis, Management.
Authors and Affiliations
Triveni Bhopal, M. Swetha, K. i Sreelakshm, Sai Mallikarjun
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