Imaging of a Case of Extramedullary Solitary Plasmacytoma of the Trachea. (22nd September 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Garelli, M.; Righini, C.; Faure, C.; Jankowski, A.; Brambilla, C.; Ferretti, G. R.
• Other Names: Marchiori E. Academic Editor.; Matsuno A. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in radiology. Volume 2011(2011)
• Publication Date: 2011-09-22
• Subjects: Radiology -- Periodicals; Radiology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Medical radiology -- Periodicals; Radiology; Radiology; Medical radiology; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.0757
• DOI: 10.1155/2011/687203
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6862

Abstract

Abstract : We describe a case of extramedullary tracheal plasmacytoma that was incidentally discovered in a 73-year-old man on a PET scan performed for assessing the extent of colon cancer. CT scan showed the tumor; multiplanar reformation coupled with virtual bronchoscopy allowed proper treatment planning. The tracheal tumor was resected during rigid bronchoscopy. Relevant investigations excluded multiple myeloma. Follow-up CT showed persistent thickening of the tracheal wall, but there has been no recurrence after one-year followup.