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ArticleRadiology case reports2024

Preoperative embolization of a solitary bone plasmacytoma of the proximal humerus.

Parker Penny, Trevor Lin, Joyce Zhu, Brenden Li, Jonathan Henning, Austin Chao, Eusha Hasan, Joe Khoury, Mustafa Al-Roubaie

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Parker PennyMorsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, 560 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602, USA.
Trevor LinMorsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, 560 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602, USA.
Joyce ZhuMorsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, 560 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602, USA.
Brenden LiMorsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, 560 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602, USA.
Jonathan HenningMorsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, 560 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602, USA.
Austin ChaoMorsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, 560 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602, USA.
Eusha HasanDonald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, 500 Hofstra Blvd, Hempstead, NY 11549, USA.
Joe KhouryDonald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, 500 Hofstra Blvd, Hempstead, NY 11549, USA.
Mustafa Al-RoubaieMorsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, 560 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602, USA.

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Abstract

Solitary plasmacytoma of bone (SPB) is a rare plasma cell malignancy that most often presents with localized pain. This case describes a 70-year-old female with a pathologic humeral fracture due to a large, hypervascular SPB. The tumor was assumed to be a metastatic lesion, and preoperative embolization was performed to minimize intraoperative blood loss, followed by tumor debulking and total shoulder arthroplasty. The total estimated blood loss was limited to 100cc, and the patient was returned to baseline functional status with full shoulder range of motion at 6 months postop. Literature on embolization of appendicular plasmacytomas is sparse; however, this case supports its efficacy. We recommend considering preoperative embolization as an adjunctive therapy for all hypervascular bone tumors requiring surgical management, regardless of origin.

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EmbolizationPathologic fracturePlasmacytomaPreoperative

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PMCPMC11424764

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