Extramedullary liver plasmacytoma a rare presentation

Leuk Lymphoma. 2003 Jun;44(6):1075-6. doi: 10.1080/1042819031000067882.

Abstract

Liver plasmacytoma is a very rare form of solitary plasmacytoma, in fact the presence of plasma cells in the liver is generally associated with a more aggressive form of multiple myeloma. We report an unusual case of liver plasmacytoma without systemic disease, diagnosed by percutaneous needle biopsy of the hepatic lesion, treated with six courses of melphalan and prednisone who achieved a good clinical remission after five years of follow-up.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Liver Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Male
  • Melphalan / therapeutic use*
  • Plasmacytoma / diagnosis*
  • Plasmacytoma / drug therapy*
  • Prednisone / therapeutic use
  • Time Factors
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Melphalan
  • Prednisone