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Review
. 2004 Aug;25(8):591-5.
doi: 10.1016/j.revmed.2004.04.024.

[Pulmonary plasmacytoma: about two new cases and review of the literature]

[Article in French]
G Etienne  1 , M Grenouillet, C Ghiringhelli, R Vatan, E Lazaro, P Germain, P Mercié, M Longy-Boursier
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[Pulmonary plasmacytoma: about two new cases and review of the literature]

[Article in French]
G Etienne et al. Rev Med Interne. 2004 Aug.

Abstract

Introduction: Extramedullary plasmacytoma is an uncommon plasma cell malignancy mainly located to the upper aerodigestive tract. Primary pulmonary plasmacytoma is extremely rare.

Exegesis: We report two new cases of primary pulmonary plasmacytoma and then proceed to a review of the literature concerning 35 similar cases previously described.

Conclusion: Complete or partial responses were obtained in 24 cases (65%). Five patients (14%) have developed multiple myeloma within 3 years following plasmacytoma diagnostic. In spite of sustained responses with radiotherapy or chemotherapy, surgical resection while feasible remains the first therapeutic option.

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