title: [Contribution to study of plasmocytomas of the upper respiratory tract. 3 cases (author's transl)].
abstract: The authors studied the solitary plasmocytoma, since it would appear to pose a triple problem: diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic. 1. From a diagnostic standpoint, histological interpretation, even by experienced histopathologists would appear to be extremely difficult since study of the course showed that in a significant number of cases a carcinoma develops, indicating that the previous diagnosis was erroneous. 2. From a prognostic standpoint, the course would appear to be extremely variable in terms of survival, this being described in both the French as well as the American literature. However, there is a wide variation in differential statistical studies with regard to mean survival periods. 3. Finally, there is a wide range of opinions concerning therapy. Certain authors adopt a surgical approach only, whilst others use radiotherapy only. Few use a combination of radiotherapy and surgery even though this would appear to be logical since it falls in line with the standard attitude of oncologists concerning solid tumours. Rather than draw any conclusions, it would appear to be desirable to follow up this study with an adequate statistical number in order to define an overall position from both a prognostic as well as therapeutic standpoint.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010954:Plasmacytoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D011379:Prognosis; D012142:Respiratory Tract Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy
vernacular_title: contribution à l'étude du plasmocytome des voies aériennes supérieures. A propos de 3 observations.