Plasma cell tumour of trachea

Abstract

A case of primary plasma cell tumour of the trachea is reported in a man with extensive bilateral bronchiectasis, chronic bronchitis and emphysema. The tracheal lesion was multiple, but there was no evidence either of metastatic spread to the regional lymphatic glands or of diffuse myeloma.

The literature on extra-medullary plasma cell tumours is briefly reviewed with special reference to tracheal involvement.