Extramedullary pasmacytoma masquerading as chalazion.
Extramedullary plasmacytoma (EMP) is a rare entity that belongs to the category of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. EMP make up 4% of all plasma cell tumors and occur mainly in the upper aerodigestive tract. Primary plasmacytoma involving the orbit is rare. There is a relation between solitary plasmacytoma and subsequent development of multiple myeloma. As no predictors of progression have been identified patients need indefinite follow-up. The authors report a case of EMP involving the eyelid in an otherwise healthy adult female.
Maheshwari
Rajat
R
Shri Ganapati Netralaya, Jalna, Maharashtra, India. rajatm@netralaya.org
Maheshwari
Sejal
S
D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D017043:Chalazion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005142:Eyelid Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D008875:Middle Aged; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D010954:Plasmacytoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D012008:Recurrence; D018570:Risk Assessment; D016896:Treatment Outcome