Bilateral Synchronous Plasmacytoma of the Testis

Extramedullary plasmacytoma (EMP) is usually seen in the head and neck regions and in the upper respiratory, gastrointestinal, and central nervous systems. Testis is a rare site for EMP, and bilateral synchronous testicular plasmacytoma occurring as an isolated event at initial presentation has been...

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Published in:Proceedings - Baylor University. Medical Center 2016-04, Vol.29 (2), p.196-197
Main Authors: Narayanan, Geetha, Joseph, Rona, Soman, Lali V.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Care and treatment
Case Studies
Diagnosis
Plasmacytoma
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Summary:Extramedullary plasmacytoma (EMP) is usually seen in the head and neck regions and in the upper respiratory, gastrointestinal, and central nervous systems. Testis is a rare site for EMP, and bilateral synchronous testicular plasmacytoma occurring as an isolated event at initial presentation has been reported only once previously. We present herein the second such report in a 70-year-old man who underwent bilateral orchidectomy.
ISSN:0899-8280
1525-3252
DOI:10.1080/08998280.2016.11929415