title: Solitary plasmacytoma of the mandible - a rare entity.
abstract: Plasma cell dyscrasias (multiple myeloma, solitary plasmocytoma of bone and extra medullary plasmocytoma) are cha¬racterized by a monoclonal neoplastic proliferation of plasma cells of which Solitary plasmocytoma of bone (SPB) is a localized form. SPB is most frequently seen in vertebrae and secondarily in long bones. Its presence in jaws is extremely rare. The malignant plasma cells express monotypic cytoplasmic immunoglobulins and plasma cell-associated antigens, with an absence of immature B-cell antigens. Here we report a unique case of plasmacytoma in the right side of mandible, a chronology for diagnosis of the lesion is also reviewed along with clinical, radiographic, histopathological and immunohistochemical evidence. How to cite this article: Baad R, Kapse S C, Rathod N, Sonawane K, Thete S G, Naveen M K. Solitary Plasmacytoma of the Mandible - A Rare Entity. J Int Oral Health 2013; 5(3):97-101.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, School of Dental Sciences, Krishna Dental College and Hospital, Karad, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Rajendra
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Baad
authors.forename: Sonam C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Kapse
authors.forename: Nanita
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Rathod
authors.forename: Kishor
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sonawane
authors.forename: Sanjay Gangadhar
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Thete
authors.forename: M Naveen
authors.initials: MN
authors.lastname: Kumar
keywords: Mandible; Multiple Myeloma.; Solitary Bone Plasmacytoma