Solitary plasmacytoma of the parotid gland.
Extramedullary plasmacytoma involving the parotid gland is a rare occurrence. This report describes a case of solitary extramedullary plasmacytoma arising from the parotid gland of a 60-year-old woman. The importance of thorough follow up for these patients is stressed, as the possibility of multiple myeloma is higher in this group.
Hari
C K
CK
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, South Wales, UK.
Roblin
D G
DG
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010307:Parotid Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D010954:Plasmacytoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed