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Int Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2012; 16(03): 410-413
DOI: 10.7162/S1809-97772012000300019
Case Report
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Extramedullary plasmacytoma of the larynx

José Antônio Pinto
1   President of the Brazilian Society of Laryngology and Voice (2001-2003). Director of the Center for Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery of São Paulo.
,
Thiago Branco Sônego
2   Resident Doctor of the Center for Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery of São Paulo.
,
Marina Spadari Artico
2   Resident Doctor of the Center for Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery of São Paulo.
,
Carolina de Farias Aires Leal
2   Resident Doctor of the Center for Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery of São Paulo.
,
Silvana Bellotto
3   Otolaryngologist.
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08 June 2010

01 August 2010

Publication Date:
05 December 2013 (online)

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Summary

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.

Keywords

plasmocytoma - larynx - laryngeal diseases
 

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