Imaging of a case of extramedullary solitary plasmacytoma of the trachea
M Garelli, C Righini, C Faure, A Jankowski, C Brambilla, G R Ferretti, M Garelli, C Righini, C Faure, A Jankowski, C Brambilla, G R Ferretti
Abstract
We describe a case of extramedullary tracheal plasmacytoma that was incidentally discovered in a 73-year-old man on a PET scan performed for assessing the extent of colon cancer. CT scan showed the tumor; multiplanar reformation coupled with virtual bronchoscopy allowed proper treatment planning. The tracheal tumor was resected during rigid bronchoscopy. Relevant investigations excluded multiple myeloma. Follow-up CT showed persistent thickening of the tracheal wall, but there has been no recurrence after one-year followup.
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