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Subcutaneous Plasmacytoma Metastasis Precipitated by Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Insertion

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: Extramedullary plasmacytomas are tumors of monoclonal plasma cells arising within soft tissue that uncommonly occur in multiple myeloma patients. While sporadic development of these tumors at cutaneous trauma sites, including venous catheter access sites, has been reported, interventional radiologists seldom encounter this disease. Herein, we describe a case of metastatic subcutaneous plasmacytoma precipitated by tunneled central venous catheter insertion in a male patient undergoing stem cell therapy for treatment of multiple myeloma. In addition, we review the identification, diagnostic pitfalls, pathogenesis, and treatment of this rare entity.

Source: Case Reports in Oncology

DOI: 10.1159/000330044

Authors: Ron C. Gaba, John P. Kenny, Pawan Gundavaram, Jeremy R. Katz, Liza R. Aquino Escuadro, Sujata Gaitonde

Institutions: University of Illinois Chicago, Montefiore Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Multiple Myeloma Research and Treatments

Subfield: Hematology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,170