ReviewAnnals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England2018
Gastrointestinal manifestations of extramedullary plasmacytoma: a narrative review and illustrative case reports.
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- From common to rare: imaging spectrum of gastric malignancies.Abdominal radiology (New York) · 2026Review
- An Uncommon Twist: Intussusception as a Rare Manifestation of Extramedullary Myeloma.Case reports in surgery · 2026Article
- Synchronous bone and adrenal extramedullary plasmacytoma: a rare case report and literature review.World journal of surgical oncology · 2025Review
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- Unveiling Multiple Myeloma: Actively Bleeding Extramedullary Gastric Myelomas Lead to Diagnosis.ACG case reports journal · 2024Article
- Solitary Extramedullary Plasmacytoma of the Left Lower Eyelid: A Case Report and Review of Literature.Cureus · 2024Article
- Secondary extramedullary plasmacytoma in the absence of active multiple myeloma: a rare cause of small bowel obstruction.Journal of surgical case reports · 2023Article
- A Patient with Synchronous Gallbladder and Bone Plasmacytoma.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- A case of multiple myeloma with pancreatic involvement diagnosed via endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration.Clinical case reports · 2023Article
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- A Rare Case of Extra-Medullary Portacaval Plasmacytoma in a Patient With Relapsed Multiple Myeloma.Cureus · 2022Article
- Intestinal perforation with abdominal abscess caused by extramedullary plasmacytoma of small intestine: A case report and literature review.World journal of gastrointestinal surgery · 2022Article
- A Rare Case of Small Bowel Extramedullary Plasmacytomas Presenting With Intestinal Obstruction.Cureus · 2021Article
- Extramedullary plasmacytoma involving rectum: A case report and literature review.Radiology case reports · 2021Article
- Solitary extramedullary plasmacytoma presenting as an adrenal tumor: case report and literature review.Gland surgery · 2021Article
- Hematologic malignancies of the gastrointestinal luminal tract.Abdominal radiology (New York) · 2020Review
- Extramedullary Plasmacytoma of the Nasal Cavity, Paranasal Sinuses, and Nasopharynx: Report of Two Cases and Review of Literature.Journal of the West African College of SurgeonsArticle
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Abstract
Introduction Solitary extramedullary plasmacytoma are rare, solid-mass tumours which appear immunophenotypically similar to multiple myeloma. The diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal plasmacytoma is complex and requires multidisciplinary input. This study presents a narrative review of intra-abdominal extramedullary plasmacytoma, illustrated with two case studies. Methods The PubMed database was searched without date restrictions for reports of intra-abdominal extramedullary plasmacytoma to synthesise a narrative review. Electronic records were reviewed at a high-volume, quaternary soft-tissue sarcoma centre to identify patients with histopathologically confirmed extramedullary plasmacytoma affecting the gastrointestinal tract. Results Gastrointestinal extramedullary plasmacytomas can present with mass effect or organ-specific dysfunction. Techniques for tissue diagnosis of extramedullary plasmacytoma vary dependent on location, with a formal diagnosis often being made from a resected specimen. Management can include surgery, radiotherapy, systemic chemotherapy or a combination. No high-quality evidence base exists to guide treatment. Two case studies of operated gastrointestinal extramedullary plasmacytoma are presented at different phases of disease progression, with a resultant impact on survival. Conclusion Intra-abdominal extramedullary plasmacytoma is a rare and heterogeneous condition that lacks consensus guidelines for diagnosis and management. Collaboration between international specialist centres will create better quality evidence for treatment of this cohort.
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