Solitary extramedullary plasmacytoma of the lung with rapid transition to multiple myeloma : A rare case report and brief literature review.

IF 1.6 Q2 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL
Kevan English, Dianalyn De Leon, Sandra Kaldas
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Introduction: Solitary extramedullary plasmacytomas (SEPs) are disease entities characterized by the local proliferation of neoplastic plasma cells, representing less than 6% of plasma cell tumors. They typically produce monoclonal immunoglobulin and are usually found in the head, neck, and, less commonly, in the lungs. SEP, in rare instances, can transition to multiple myeloma (MM) with an estimated risk between 8 and 31%.

Case presentation: We report the case of a 72-year-old woman who sought medical attention at the emergency department due to acute onset dyspnea and syncope. Laboratory results revealed elevated creatinine, hypercalcemia, and anemia, all of which were absent at a hospitalization three months prior for tuberculosis. A chest x-ray showed a right upper lobe opacity, and a computed tomography (CT) scan demonstrated an apical lung mass with calcifications. A CT-guided needle aspiration of the mass indicated SEP. Bone marrow biopsy subsequently confirmed MM. The patient was admitted to the intensive care unit and treated with chemotherapy; however, following a complicated hospital course, she died.

Discussion: SEPs are an exceedingly rare form of malignancy with the potential for conversion to MM. Although the likelihood of transformation to MM in months is rare, we call for attention to the possibility of such transition and the clinical prognosis of patients with SEP. Prompt and aggressive treatment is essential, and this, to our knowledge, is the first case of conversion to MM in less than four months following the initial diagnosis of SEP of the lung.

肺部单发髓外浆细胞瘤迅速转变为多发性骨髓瘤:罕见病例报告和简要文献综述。
简介:孤立性髓外浆细胞瘤(SEPs)是一种以局部肿瘤性浆细胞增殖为特征的疾病实体,在浆细胞瘤中所占比例不到6%。它们通常会产生单克隆免疫球蛋白,通常出现在头部和颈部,肺部较少见。在极少数情况下,SEP 可转变为多发性骨髓瘤(MM),估计风险在 8% 到 31% 之间:我们报告了一名 72 岁女性的病例,她因急性呼吸困难和晕厥到急诊科就诊。化验结果显示血肌酐升高、高钙血症和贫血,而这些症状在三个月前因肺结核住院时都没有出现过。胸部 X 光片显示右上肺叶不透明,计算机断层扫描(CT)显示肺尖部肿块伴钙化。在 CT 引导下对肿块进行的针吸检查显示为 SEP。随后进行的骨髓活检证实了 MM。患者被送入重症监护室并接受了化疗,但在经历了复杂的住院过程后,她还是去世了:讨论:SEP 是一种极为罕见的恶性肿瘤,有可能转化为 MM。尽管在几个月内转化为 MM 的可能性非常罕见,但我们呼吁大家关注这种转化的可能性以及 SEP 患者的临床预后。据我们所知,这是第一例在肺部 SEP 初诊后不到 4 个月就转变为 MM 的病例。
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Romanian Journal of Internal Medicine
Romanian Journal of Internal Medicine MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL-
CiteScore
3.20
自引率
5.30%
发文量
35
审稿时长
15 weeks
期刊介绍: Romanian Journal of Physics is a journal publishing physics contributions on the following themes: •Theoretical Physics & Applied Mathematics •Nuclear Physics •Solid State Physics & Materials Science •Statistical Physics & Quantum Mechanics •Optics •Spectroscopy •Plasma & Lasers •Nuclear & Elementary Particles Physics •Atomic and Molecular Physics •Astrophysics •Atmosphere and Earth Science •Environment Protection
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