MR imaging of hepatic plasmacytoma: a case report.
A case of kappa light chain multiple myeloma with space-occupying hepatic plasmacytoma is presented. Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging shows an eccentric multiple-layer pattern of the liver mass and suggests malignancy. Differential diagnosis concerning the MR appearance of this rare hepatic tumor is discussed.
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Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-9986.
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D000368:Aged; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000473:pathology; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000532:radiotherapy; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008558:Melphalan / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009101:Multiple Myeloma / Q000150:complications*; D010954:Plasmacytoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000532:radiotherapy; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D008558:Melphalan; D011241:Prednisone