[Primary extramedullary plasmacytoma of the head-neck area].
BACKGROUND
A primary extramedullary plasmacytoma of the head and neck is a rare neoplasm with an incidence of 1%. The clinical features depend on localization.


METHODS
The clinical features, the method of diagnosis, and response to treatment of two cases with different localization were analysed.


RESULTS
For diagnosis immunohistological and serological investigations are necessary.


CONCLUSIONS
The method of treatment is determined by complete staging.
Möll
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HNO-Klinik und Poliklinik, Virchow-Klinikum der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.
Knöbber
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Vogl
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Switalla
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D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor / Q000032:analysis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009101:Multiple Myeloma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy; D010039:Otorhinolaryngologic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy
D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor
Das primär extramedulläre Plasmozytom in der Kopf-Hals-Region.