Duodenal plasmacytoma: a rare extramedullary localization simulating carcinoma of the head of the pancreas.
Plasmacytomas occurring in extramedullary sites are rare tumours, particularly so when located in the gastrointestinal tract. We report the case of a solitary extramedullary plasmacytoma arising in the duodenum and simulating a carcinoma of the head of the pancreas. Diagnostic and treatment options are discussed.
Academic Surgical Unit, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London, UK.
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Schoretsanitis
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Livingstone
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Watkins
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D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004379:Duodenal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010954:Plasmacytoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology