Multiple myeloma presenting as a testicular mass

Korean J Intern Med. 1994 Jan;9(1):39-42. doi: 10.3904/kjim.1994.9.1.39.

Abstract

Primary testicular plasmacytoma is extremely rare and only a few cases have been reported. Testicular involvement in the course of multiple myeloma is just as rare and it implies a poor prognosis, expressing an acceleration of the malignant process. We present the case of a patient with multiple myeloma presenting as a testicular mass. The literature is reviewed and testicular involvement in plasma cell neoplasms is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Multiple Myeloma / diagnosis*
  • Multiple Myeloma / drug therapy
  • Prognosis
  • Testicular Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Testicular Neoplasms / drug therapy