title: Extramedullary plasmacytoma of the tonsil.
abstract: Plasma cell tumors are a diverse group of neoplasms characterized by monoclonal proliferation of plasma cells. Extramedullary plasmacytoma (EMP) is a rare form of localized plasma cell tumor that arises most often in the head and neck region. We present an unusual case of EMP of the palatine tonsil from a tertiary care university hospital. We discuss the histopathologic and radiologic evaluation as well as treatment of EMP.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA.
authors.forename: Kevin C
authors.initials: KC
authors.lastname: Huoh
authors.forename: Annemieke
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Van Zante
authors.forename: David W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Eisele