title: Extramedullary plasmacytoma of the larynx.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The extramedullary plasmocytoma is one of the localized forms of malignancy of the plasma cells, which has multiple myeloma main diagnosis. Its main site to the head and neck, but with a rare presentation in the larynx.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To describe a case of extramedullary plasmocytoma of the larynx, with literature review.
  
  
  METHODS
  Patient female, 49, referring to intermittent dysphonia for 01 years with progressive worsening associated with vocal fatigue and vocal effort, with reddish lesion, smooth edges fold left ventricular endoscopy. Being subjected to excisional biopsy diagnosed with extramedullary histopathological plasmocytoma.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Extramedullary Plasmocytoma must be considered in the differential diagnosis of rare tumors of the larynx. It is essential after the diagnosis of multiple myeloma research and a "follow up" appropriate.
authors.affiliation: President of the Brazilian Society of Laryngology and Voice (2001-2003). Director of the Center for Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery of São Paulo.
authors.forename: José Antônio
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Pinto
authors.affiliation: Resident Doctor of the Center for Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery of São Paulo.
authors.forename: Thiago Branco
authors.initials: TB
authors.lastname: Sônego
authors.affiliation: Resident Doctor of the Center for Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery of São Paulo.
authors.forename: Marina Spadari
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Artico
authors.affiliation: Resident Doctor of the Center for Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery of São Paulo.
authors.forename: Carolina de Farias Aires
authors.initials: Cde F
authors.lastname: Leal
authors.affiliation: Otolaryngologist.
authors.forename: Silvana
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bellotto
keywords: laryngeal diseases; larynx; plasmocytoma