Primary plasmacytoma of the thyroid.
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چکیده
Primary plasmacytoma of the thyroid is a very rare tumour. We report a case and emphasize the importance of excluding multiple myeloma which may present as an extramedullary plasmacytoma. Histological diagnosis has been simplified by the use of immunohistochemical techniques.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Postgraduate medical journal
دوره 66 776 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1990