Solitary plasmacytoma: Experiences from Central Anatolia
IRISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE, vol.174, no.1, pp.33-36, 2005 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 174 Issue: 1
- Publication Date: 2005
- Doi Number: 10.1007/bf03168516
- Journal Name: IRISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.33-36
- Gazi University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background Solitary plasmacytoma localised to bone or soft tissue without myeloma. Aim Clinical features and survival was analysed inpatients from Central Anatolia Methods Twenty-three solitary plasmacytoma (18 male, 5 female) were evaluated retrospectively Median age was 58 years (46-72). The major localisation was vertebral column. Results All patients but one (larynx) had surgical resection and 21 patients received radiotherapy postoperatively. Multiple myeloma developed in eight patients (35%) and local relapse was detected in one patient. Eight patients died, causes of death were multiple myeloma progression in six patients, local relapse of intracranial plasmacytoma in one patient and cranial trauma in one patient who was in complete remission. Three and 5 years progression free survival were 45.6% and 22.8% respectively and overall survivals were 54.4% and 27.2% respectively Conclusion Solitary plasmacytoma cases should be followed carefully regarding local relapse and progression to myeloma.