Extramedullary plasmacytoma of the larynx

نویسندگان

  • José Antônio Pinto
  • Thiago Branco Sônego
  • Marina Spadari Artico
  • Carolina de Farias Aires Leal
  • Silvana Bellotto
چکیده

INTRODUCTION  The extramedullary plasmocytoma is one of the localized forms of malignancy of the plasma cells, which has multiple myeloma main diagnosis. Its main site to the head and neck, but with a rare presentation in the larynx. OBJECTIVE  To describe a case of extramedullary plasmocytoma of the larynx, with literature review. CASE REPORT  Patient female, 49, referring to intermittent dysphonia for 01 years with progressive worsening associated with vocal fatigue and vocal effort, with reddish lesion, smooth edges fold left ventricular endoscopy. Being subjected to excisional biopsy diagnosed with extramedullary histopathological plasmocytoma. CONCLUSION  Extramedullary Plasmocytoma must be considered in the differential diagnosis of rare tumors of the larynx. It is essential after the diagnosis of multiple myeloma research and a "follow up" appropriate.

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دوره 16  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2012