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ArticleAnnals of thoracic surgery short reports2025

Giant Ulcerative Solitary Plasmacytoma of the Sternum: Resection with Reconstruction in a Resource-Limited Setting.

Rajab Msemo, Paul Itule, Charles Komba, Laurean Rwanyuma, Frederick Lyimo, Ally Mwanga, Dammy Shimbo, Ibrahim Mkoma, Nadir Meghji, Adelaida Mghase

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Article in Annals of thoracic surgery short reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Rajab MsemoDepartment of Surgery, School of Medicine, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Paul ItuleDepartment of Surgery, School of Medicine, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Charles KombaDepartment of Surgery, Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Laurean RwanyumaDepartment of Surgery, Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Frederick LyimoDepartment of Radiology, Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Ally MwangaDepartment of Surgery, School of Medicine, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Dammy ShimboDepartment of Pathology, Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Ibrahim MkomaDepartment of Surgery, Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Nadir MeghjiDepartment of Surgery, Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Adelaida MghaseDepartment of Surgery, Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Solitary plasmacytoma of the sternum is a rare plasma cell neoplasm, challenging to manage in resource-limited settings. We present a 48-year-old man with a recurrent, ulcerated anterior chest wall mass. Imaging showed a destructive sternal lesion, confirmed as solitary bone plasmacytoma via histopathology. Radical excision and chest wall reconstruction using pectoralis major flaps and improvised wiring were performed. Postoperative wound infection occurred. At 6 months, recovery was favorable, with adjuvant radiotherapy planned. This case highlights diagnostic and reconstructive challenges and demonstrates feasible management in a low-resource setting.

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