Duodenal plasmacytoma: a rare extramedullary localization simulating carcinoma of the head of the pancreas

Plasmacytomas occurring in extramedullary sites are rare tumours, particularly so when located in the gastrointestinal tract. We report the case of a solitary extramedullary plasmacytoma arising in the duodenum and simulating a carcinoma of the head of the pancreas. Diagnostic and treatment options...

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Published in:Postgraduate medical journal 1994-05, Vol.70 (823), p.378-379
Main Authors: Schoretsanitis, G., Livingstone, J. I., el-Japour, J. N., Watkins, N., Wastell, C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Diagnosis, Differential
Duodenal Neoplasms - diagnosis
Duodenal Neoplasms - pathology
Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Pancreatic Neoplasms - diagnosis
Plasmacytoma - diagnosis
Plasmacytoma - pathology
Stomach. Duodenum. Small intestine. Colon. Rectum. Anus
Tumors
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Summary:Plasmacytomas occurring in extramedullary sites are rare tumours, particularly so when located in the gastrointestinal tract. We report the case of a solitary extramedullary plasmacytoma arising in the duodenum and simulating a carcinoma of the head of the pancreas. Diagnostic and treatment options are discussed.
ISSN:0032-5473
1469-0756
DOI:10.1136/pgmj.70.823.378