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Extramedullary plasmacytoma of the tonsil with nodal involvement
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posted on 2023-05-21, 23:19 authored by Bazaadut, S, Dilshard, S, Singh, P, Alhossain Khalafallah, Withers, S, Taylor, S, Fernando, RWe present a rare case of extramedullary plasmacytoma of the palatine tonsil with cervical lymph node involvement treated by surgical resection. A 58-year-old Caucasian male presented with a solitary 3 cm × 3 cm jugulodigastric lymph node and was found to have an ipsilateral tonsillar swelling. The involved tonsil and lymph node were surgically resected after two inconclusive fine-needle aspirates, and plasmacytoma was confirmed histologically and by immunocytochemistry. Adjuvant radiotherapy was not indicated as adequate resection was achieved at surgery. We also highlight the challenges of diagnosis when fine-needle aspiration is inconclusive and the need for careful planning before surgery.
History
Publication title
International Journal of OtolaryngologyVolume
2010Issue
Article ID 302656Pagination
1-3ISSN
1687-921XDepartment/School
School of Health SciencesPublisher
Hindawi Pub. Corp.Place of publication
New York, USARights statement
Copyright © 2010 Simon Bazaadut et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.Repository Status
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