Laryngeal Extramedullary Plasmacytoma
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https://doi.org/10.52845/JORR/2022/3.4.1Abstract
Extramedullary plasmacytoma (EMP) is a rare form of plasma cell neoplasm that occurs outside of the bone marrow. Although it represents less than 1% of all head and neck tumors, 80% of EMPs occur within the head and neck region, with most of them found submucosally in the paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity. Laryngeal EMP is especially rare, accounting for only 0.2% of all laryngeal neoplasms. We present a case of a patient presenting with dysphagia, dysphonia, and cough found to have laryngeal EMP. The patient subsequently received radiotherapy alone with favorable outcome at one year follow up.
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