Solitary plasmacytoma of the jaws: therapeutical considerations and prognosis based on a case reports systematic survey / Solitary plasmacytoma of the jaws: therapeutical considerations and prognosis based on a case reports systematic survey

Abstract Introduction: Solitary plasmacytoma is a rare malignant tumor of plasma cells with no evidence of systemic proliferation. There are two known subtypes: extramedullary solitary plasmacytoma and solitary bone plasmacytoma. The etiology is still unknown. Both lesions present a risk of progression to multiple myeloma. A number of approaches have been used for treatment of solitary plasmacytoma. Objective: To carry out a systematic review of the case reports described in the literature, focusing on therapeutic and prognostic aspects. Methods: A search of clinical case reports was performed in the PubMed database using Mesh Terms related to "plasmacytoma" under the following criteria: type of study (case report), articles in English language, conducted in humans, with no publication date limits. Results: Of the 216 articles found, only 21 articles met the pre-established inclusion criteria. Conclusion: The occurrence of solitary bone plasmacytoma in the bones of the face is a rare condition prevalent between the 4th and 6th decades of life, located in the posterior region of the mandible in most cases. Histopathological examination and systemic investigation are mandatory for confirmation of diagnosis.

Resumo: Introdução: O plasmocitoma solitário é um tumor maligno raro de células plasmáticas sem evidência de proliferação sistêmica e engloba dois subtipos: plasmocitoma solitário extramedular e plasmocitoma solitário ósseo. A etiologia ainda é desconhecida. Ambas as lesões apresentam risco de progressão para mieloma múltiplo. Uma série de abordagens tem sido usada para seu tratamento. Objetivo: Realizar uma revisão sistemática da literatura com enfoque nos aspectos terapêuticos e prognósticos. Método: Realizou-se uma busca de relatos de caso clínico na base de dados PubMed com termos de busca relacionados com "plasmocitoma" sob os seguintes critérios: tipo de estudo (relato de caso), artigos na língua inglesa, estudos realizados apenas em humanos, sem limites de data de publicação. Resultados: Dos 216 artigos encontrados, apenas 21 preencheram os critérios de inclusão pré-estabelecidos. Conclusão: A ocorrência de plasmocitoma solitário ósseo nos ossos da face é uma condição rara prevalente entre a 4a e a 6a décadas de vida, localizada na região posterior de mandíbula na maioria dos casos. O exame histopatológico e a investigação sistêmica são mandatórios para confirmação do diagnóstico.

Plasmocitoma solitario en pediatría: una rara entidad / Pediatric solitary bone plasmacytoma: a rare entity

El plasmocitoma en edad pediátrica es poco frecuente. Se presenta a una adolescente de 14 años que ingresó por una cuadriplejia fláccida asociada a una tumoración a nivel de cráneo y columna cervical. En el estudio histológico se diagnosticó un plasmocitoma en ambos sitios, sin infiltración medular. Recibió tratamiento con radio y quimioterapia. A los tres años se encontró una nueva lesión a nivel del ovario izquierdo, que coincidió histológicamente con el diagnóstico inicial. El plasmocitoma solitario de hueso se describe como el más común en edad pediátrica con tendencia a la recidiva tumora(AU)

Plasmacytoma in the pediatric age group is rare. We present a 14-year-old girl admitted with a flaccid quadriplegia associated with a tumor at the level of the skull and cervical spine. In the histological study plasmacytoma was diagnosed in both sites without bone marrow infiltration. The patient was treated with radiation and chemotherapy. After three years a new lesion on the left ovary was found, which histologically coincided with the initial diagnosis. Solitary bone plasmacytoma is described as the most common in pediatric patients prone to tumor recurrence(AU)

Autologous bone marrow transplanation for extramedullary plasmacytoma presenting as adrenal incidentaloma

Extramedullary adrenal plasmacytoma [EMP] involving the adrenal glands is rarely encountered clinicaly. We report a A 47-year-old male who presented with bilateral adrenal incidentalomas. After confirming EMP, the patient received two consecutive autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplants [HSCT] using high-dose melphalan. Following HSCT, a serial follow-up helical CT revealed a substantial decrease in the size of both adrenal masses. Serial periodic serum protein and urine electrophoresis and immunofixation showed abrogation of a previously noted monoclonal band. At 50 months follow-up the patient was alive and well. Our patient is the first with EMP to have received an autologous HSCT, which may prove to have a role in therapy due to the immunological effect of the infused donor marrow T-lymphocytes against the clonal proliferation of abnormal plasma cells in extrammedullary sites. This case indicates that an EMP should be added to the differential diagnosis of adrenal incidentalomas

The POEMS syndrome

The POEMS syndrome is an unusual disorder manifesting primary as peripheral sensorimotor neuropathy in association with a monoclonal gammopathy. The importance of its recognition is that significant clinical improvement may result from localization and treatment of the underlying plasma cell tumour.

Plasmocitoma cutáneo primario

Se presenta el caso de un hombre que consultó por una masa tumoral de un año de evolución, localizada en la mejilla derecha que resulto ser un plasmocitoma cutáneo primario. Se muestran los resultados de los examenes y se comentan las características de los palasmocitomas, haciendo enfasis en la rareza de esta lesión de la cual aparecen hasta ahora solamente once casos descritos en la literatura médica