Case Report

A Solitary Pelvic Extramedullary Plasmacytoma

Authors: Chien-Rong Lai, MD, Shiu-Dong Chung, MD, Huai-Ching Tai, MD, Shang-Yi Huang, MD, Yih-Leong Chang, MD, Shih-Chieh Chueh, MD, PhD

Abstract

A case of an extramedullary plasmacytoma (EMP), which presented with a solitary pelvic tumor, is reported. Complete tumor resection was performed, followed by radiation therapy. Our experience demonstrates a satisfactory short-term oncological outcome.

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