Plasmacytoma of the pancreas: an unusual manifestation of multiple myeloma

Hue SS, Azhar R
Correspondence: Dr Rafay Azhar, rafazhar@gmail.com

ABSTRACT
Extramedullary plasmacytoma of the pancreas is a rare entity. Although this condition is uncommon, it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of solid mass in the pancreas, especially in patients with underlying multiple myeloma. We report a case of pancreatic plasmacytoma in a 56-year-old woman with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma. We highlight this rare manifestation of multiple myeloma among other better recognised presentations.

Keywords: multiple myeloma, pancreatic tumour, plasmacytoma
Singapore Med J 2013; 54(5): e105-e107; http://dx.doi.org/10.11622/smedj.2013066

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