Extramedullary plasmacytoma of the larynx

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

doi:10.7162/S1809-97772012000300019

International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, Inhaltsverzeichnis

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

¹President of the Brazilian Society of Laryngology and Voice (2001-2003). Director of the Center for Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery of São Paulo.

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Thiago Branco Sônego

²Resident Doctor of the Center for Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery of São Paulo.

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Marina Spadari Artico

²Resident Doctor of the Center for Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery of São Paulo.

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Carolina de Farias Aires Leal

²Resident Doctor of the Center for Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery of São Paulo.

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Silvana Bellotto

³Otolaryngologist.

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Abstract

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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