Extramedullary plasmacytoma of the rectum: two cases treated by radiotherapy

Clin Radiol. 1987 May;38(3):283-5. doi: 10.1016/s0009-9260(87)80069-7.

Abstract

Two cases of extramedullary plasmacytoma of the rectum treated by radiotherapy are reported. In one patient local control of disease was achieved at 36 months. A second patient treated by a palliative course of radiotherapy had initial good local regression and control of symptoms at 3 months. In view of the radiosensitivity of this tumour, consideration should be given to treating extramedullary plasmacytoma of the rectum by primary radiotherapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Palliative Care
  • Plasmacytoma / pathology
  • Plasmacytoma / radiotherapy*
  • Rectal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Rectal Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Rectum / pathology