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ArticleInternational journal of hematology2026

"A tale of the uncommon: a case series on extramedullary plasmacytoma of the head and neck region: A single institutional study".

Hema Ashok Perumal, Sevika Nagarajan, Pushpaja Kuttassery Ullattil, Makacherry Kesavan Unnikrishnan, Anoop Remesan Nair, Debnarayan Dutta

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Hema Ashok PerumalDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, 682041, India. hema.ap1996@gmail.com.
Sevika NagarajanDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, 682041, India.
Pushpaja Kuttassery UllattilDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, 682041, India.
Makacherry Kesavan UnnikrishnanAmrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi Health Science Campus, Kochi, 682041, India.
Anoop Remesan NairDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, 682041, India.
Debnarayan DuttaDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, 682041, India.

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backgroundExtramedullary plasmacytoma is a rare tumor, that primarily occurs in the head and neck region. We report a case series on head and neck extramedullary plasmacytoma treated with radiation therapy to provide insights regarding clinical outcomes. MATERIALS AND

methodsThis was a retrospective study on radiation therapy outcomes in patients with head and neck extramedullary plasmacytoma treated between January 2010 and December 2024. The treatment course was evaluated, in terms of local tumor control rates and treatment-related toxicities.

resultsA total of 200 plasmacytoma patients were screened, and 6 patients with extramedullary disease were included in the study. The most common site of occurrence was the larynx. Radiation therapy was administered at a dose of 45-50 Gy in 20-25 fractions. At a mean follow-up of 8 years, overall survival and disease-free survival were 8 and 7 years, respectively. A local control rate of 83% was achieved through radiation therapy alone. One of six patients progressed to multiple myeloma at 3 months; and all patients were alive as of the last follow-up.

conclusionIn head and neck extramedullary plasmacytoma, radiation offers excellent local control with acceptable toxicities while also preserving organ function.

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Head and Neck NeoplasmsPlasmacytomaAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeCancer of head and neckCase studiesExtramedullary plasmacytomaMultiple myelomaPlasmacytoma

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