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Stefanidis K, Yusuf G, Mulita F, Tsalikidis C, Mitsala A, Konstantelou E, Kotsopoulou M, Koletsis E, Pitiakoudis M, Dimopoulos P. Extraosseous Plasmacytomas: A Radiologist's Perspective-A Narrative Review of the Literature. Diagnostics (Basel) 2024; 14:1788. [PMID: 39202276 PMCID: PMC11353327 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14161788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2024] [Revised: 08/10/2024] [Accepted: 08/12/2024] [Indexed: 09/03/2024] Open
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Extraosseous plasmacytomas (EPs) are rare neoplasms originating from plasma cells, often associated with multiple myeloma. EPs are classified into three subtypes: extramedullary myeloma, solitary extramedullary plasmacytoma (SEP), and multiple solitary plasmacytomas. They can manifest in various anatomical sites, including the lung, mediastinum, breast, liver, pancreas, stomach, mesentery, kidney, small and large bowel, testis, and soft tissue. Despite their rarity, EPs present a diagnostic challenge due to their non-specific imaging appearances, which can mimic other neoplastic and inflammatory conditions. This review aims to describe the radiographic features of EPs in the chest, abdomen, and pelvis based on a thorough analysis of the existing literature. While imaging plays a crucial role in the detection and characterization of EPs, histological confirmation is necessary to differentiate them from other neoplastic entities. The review underscores the importance of considering EPs in the differential diagnosis, particularly in patients with a history of multiple myeloma. Understanding the imaging characteristics of EPs is essential for accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. Early imaging is crucial in these patients to exclude the possibility of EP, as timely diagnosis can significantly impact patient outcomes.
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- Radiology Department, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London SE5 9RS, UK;
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- Department of Surgery, General University Hospital of Patras, 75000 Patras, Greece
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- Second Department of Surgery, University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Democritus University of Thrace Medical School, 68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece; (C.T.); (A.M.)
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- Second Department of Surgery, University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Democritus University of Thrace Medical School, 68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece; (C.T.); (A.M.)
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- Haematology Department, Metaxa Cancer Hospital, 18537 Piraeus, Greece;
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, General University Hospital of Patras, 75000 Patras, Greece;
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- Second Department of Surgery, University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Democritus University of Thrace Medical School, 68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece; (C.T.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Radiology, General University of Patras, 61000 Patras, Greece;
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Dong Y, Zhao T, Ma L, Dong A, Zhao Q. 18 F-FAPI-04 PET/CT in a Case of Primary Gastric Plasmacytoma. Clin Nucl Med 2024; 49:e331-e333. [PMID: 38271238 DOI: 10.1097/rlu.0000000000005065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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ABSTRACT Primary plasmacytoma of the stomach is very rare. We describe contrast-enhanced CT and 18 F-FAPI-04 PET/CT findings in a patient with primary gastric plasmacytoma and Helicobacter pylori infection. The gastric tumor appeared as a large hypervascular polypoid mass on contrast-enhanced CT and showed intense 18 F-FAPI-04 uptake with SUV max of 11.8 on 18 F-FAPI-04 PET/CT.
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- Department of Pathology, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University (Changhai Hospital), Shanghai, China
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- From the Department of Nuclear Medicine, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University
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Cho R, Myers DT, Onwubiko IN, Williams TR. Extraosseous multiple myeloma: imaging spectrum in the abdomen and pelvis. Abdom Radiol (NY) 2021; 46:1194-1209. [PMID: 32870348 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-020-02712-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2020] [Revised: 07/29/2020] [Accepted: 08/18/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Multiple myeloma represents a subset of plasma cell dyscrasias characterized by the proliferation of plasma cells typically in the bone marrow, representing approximately 1% of all cancers and 15% of hematologic malignancies. Often multiple myeloma is limited to the skeletal system; however, a small percentage (<5%) of patients will develop extraosseous manifestations. We review the current WHO classification of plasma cell dyscrasias and use multimodality imaging including US, CT, MRI, and PET-CT to illustrate the spectrum of extraosseous multiple myeloma in the abdomen and pelvis. Because extraosseous multiple myeloma is associated with a poorer prognosis and decreased survival, it is important for the radiologist to become familiar with a variety of extraosseous manifestations in the abdomen and pelvis, especially in a patient with a known diagnosis of multiple myeloma and the development of an abdominal or pelvic mass.
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Mei YH, Yu JP, Li G. An extramedullary plasmacytoma in the kidney of a 14-year-old girl: Case report and review of the literature. Medicine (Baltimore) 2017; 96:e6092. [PMID: 28178171 PMCID: PMC5313028 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000006092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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RATIONALE Extramedullary plasmacytoma (EMP) a rare plasma cell disorder and is frequently associated with plasma cell bone marrow infiltration. Most EMPs involve mucosal lymphoid tissue, especially in the nasopharyngeal area, respiratory tract, and head and neck region. Primary involvement of the kidney is exceedingly rare. PATIENT CONCERNS A 14-year-old girl was admitted in our hospital with intermittent right upper quadrant pain for 1 month and recent (1 day) progressive deterioration. There was a mass found by ultrasonography in the right kidney and subsequent abdominal computed tomography scan revealed a 3 cm mass within the right kidney. DIAGNOSES Pathology revealed typical histology of plasmacytoma and immunohistochemistry revealed the expression of CD138, CD45, vimentin, and Kappa light chain. INTERVENTIONS The patient successfully underwent radical nephrectomy with an uneventful recovery. She received no chemotherapy or radiotherapy after surgery. OUTCOMES There was no recurrence or metastasis during a 22-month follow-up. LESSONS Our case study demonstrated that renal EMP with a relatively indolent clinical course, if detected at an early stage, can be treated by radical nephrectomy without adjuvant therapy. Generally, the clinical outcome and prognosis of EMP are favorable.
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- Yan-hui Mei
- Department of Urology, Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, Binzhou
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- Department of Urology, Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin Institute of Urology, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Urology, Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin Institute of Urology, Tianjin, China
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Karaosmanoglu AD, Onur MR, Tabari A, Karcaaltincaba M, Arellano RS. Role of multimodality imaging in the diagnosis of lymphoproliferative malignancies and hematologic disorders of the kidneys. Abdom Radiol (NY) 2017; 42:242-253. [PMID: 27535385 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-016-0873-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Lymphoproliferative and hematologic disorders of the kidney may present with focal or diffuse renal parenchymal involvement in clinical practice. Radiologic findings of lymphoproliferative and hematologic disorders of the kidney may mimick primary neoplastic and inflammatory disorders of the kidney. All cross-sectional imaging modalities including ultrasonography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging may be used in the diagnosis of these diseases. Percutaneous biopsy may be used in problematic cases for definitive diagnosis.
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- Ali Devrim Karaosmanoglu
- Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
- Hacettepe Universitesi Tıp Fakültesi Hastanesi, Sıhhiye, 06100, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.
- Hacettepe Universitesi Tıp Fakültesi Hastanesi, Sıhhiye, 06100, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 55 Fruit St., White 270, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
- Hacettepe Universitesi Tıp Fakültesi Hastanesi, Sıhhiye, 06100, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 55 Fruit St., White 270, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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Purysko AS, Westphalen AC, Remer EM, Coppa CP, Leão Filho HM, Herts BR. Imaging Manifestations of Hematologic Diseases with Renal and Perinephric Involvement. Radiographics 2016; 36:1038-54. [PMID: 27257766 DOI: 10.1148/rg.2016150213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The kidneys and perinephric tissues can be affected by a variety of hematologic disorders, which usually occur in the setting of multisystem involvement. In many of these disorders, imaging is used to evaluate the extent of disease, guide biopsy, and/or monitor disease activity and patient response to therapy. Lymphoma, leukemia, and multiple myeloma commonly manifest as multiple parenchymal or perinephric lesions. Erdheim-Chester disease and Rosai-Dorfman disease, rare forms of multisystemic histiocytosis, are often identified as perinephric and periureteral masses. Renal abnormalities depicted at imaging in patients with sickle cell disease include renal enlargement, papillary necrosis, and renal medullary carcinoma. Sickle cell disease, along with other causes of intravascular hemolysis, can also lead to hemosiderosis of the renal cortex. Thrombosis of renal veins is sometimes seen in patients with coagulation disorders but more often occurs in association with certain malignancies and nephrotic syndrome. Immunoglobulin G4-related sclerosing disease is another multisystem process that often produces focal renal lesions, seen along with involvement of more characteristic organs such as the pancreas. Perinephric lesions with calcifications should raise the possibility of secondary amyloidosis, especially in patients with a history of lymphoma and multiple myeloma. Although the imaging patterns of renal and perinephric involvement are usually not specific for a single entity, and the same entity can manifest with different or overlapping patterns, familiarity with these patterns and key clinical and histopathologic features may help to narrow the differential diagnosis and determine the next step of care. (©)RSNA, 2016.
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- Andrei S Purysko
- From the Abdominal Imaging Section, Imaging Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Ave, Mail Code JB-3, Cleveland, OH 44195 (A.S.P., E.M.R., C.P.C., B.R.H.); Abdominal Imaging Section, Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California, San Francisco, Calif (A.C.W.); and Department of Radiology, Hospital do Coração and Teleimagem, São Paulo, Brazil (H.M.L.F.)
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- From the Abdominal Imaging Section, Imaging Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Ave, Mail Code JB-3, Cleveland, OH 44195 (A.S.P., E.M.R., C.P.C., B.R.H.); Abdominal Imaging Section, Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California, San Francisco, Calif (A.C.W.); and Department of Radiology, Hospital do Coração and Teleimagem, São Paulo, Brazil (H.M.L.F.)
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- From the Abdominal Imaging Section, Imaging Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Ave, Mail Code JB-3, Cleveland, OH 44195 (A.S.P., E.M.R., C.P.C., B.R.H.); Abdominal Imaging Section, Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California, San Francisco, Calif (A.C.W.); and Department of Radiology, Hospital do Coração and Teleimagem, São Paulo, Brazil (H.M.L.F.)
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- From the Abdominal Imaging Section, Imaging Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Ave, Mail Code JB-3, Cleveland, OH 44195 (A.S.P., E.M.R., C.P.C., B.R.H.); Abdominal Imaging Section, Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California, San Francisco, Calif (A.C.W.); and Department of Radiology, Hospital do Coração and Teleimagem, São Paulo, Brazil (H.M.L.F.)
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- From the Abdominal Imaging Section, Imaging Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Ave, Mail Code JB-3, Cleveland, OH 44195 (A.S.P., E.M.R., C.P.C., B.R.H.); Abdominal Imaging Section, Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California, San Francisco, Calif (A.C.W.); and Department of Radiology, Hospital do Coração and Teleimagem, São Paulo, Brazil (H.M.L.F.)
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- From the Abdominal Imaging Section, Imaging Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Ave, Mail Code JB-3, Cleveland, OH 44195 (A.S.P., E.M.R., C.P.C., B.R.H.); Abdominal Imaging Section, Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California, San Francisco, Calif (A.C.W.); and Department of Radiology, Hospital do Coração and Teleimagem, São Paulo, Brazil (H.M.L.F.)
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Marcon M, Cereser L, Girometti R, Cataldi P, Volpetti S, Bazzocchi M. Liver involvement by multiple myeloma presenting as hypervascular focal lesions in a patient with chronic hepatitis B infection. BJR Case Rep 2016; 2:20150013. [PMID: 30459962 PMCID: PMC6243346 DOI: 10.1259/bjrcr.20150013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2015] [Revised: 12/10/2015] [Accepted: 02/03/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Extramedullary myeloma refers to the infiltration of neoplastic monoclonal plasma cells in either organs or soft tissues. The disease is clinically and radiologically underestimated compared with the autopsy findings and is usually associated with a more aggressive clinical course and poorer outcome. A minority of patients with extramedullary myeloma show hepatic involvement, usually in the form of diffuse parenchymal infiltration. When focal infiltration is present, variable imaging findings have been described both on CT scan and MRI. We report the case of a 63-year-old male with hepatitis B virus-related liver disease and biopsy-proven multiple myeloma involving the liver, manifesting as hypervascular focal liver lesions on MRI. A brief review of the literature is also proposed.
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- Magda Marcon
- Department of Medical and Biological Sciences, Institute of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Udine, University Hospital "Santa Maria della Misericordia", Udine, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Biological Sciences, Institute of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Udine, University Hospital "Santa Maria della Misericordia", Udine, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Biological Sciences, Institute of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Udine, University Hospital "Santa Maria della Misericordia", Udine, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Morphological Sciences, University of Udine, University Hospital "Santa Maria della Misericordia", Udine, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Sciences, Division of Hematology and Cellular Therapies Unit "Carlo Melzi", University Hospital "Santa Maria della Misericordia", Udine, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Biological Sciences, Institute of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Udine, University Hospital "Santa Maria della Misericordia", Udine, Italy
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MRI of common and uncommon pathologies involving the periportal space: a pictorial essay. Abdom Radiol (NY) 2016; 41:149-61. [PMID: 26830621 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-015-0598-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Imaging detection and differential diagnoses of pathology involving the periportal space can be challenging. MRI is a useful technique for assessment of the periportal space since it readily distinguishes normal and abnormal vascular and biliary anatomy, and the excellent soft tissue discrimination allows for detection of subtle lesions. This pictorial essay describes the anatomy of the periportal space and illustrates the MRI appearance of a variety of pathologies that can affect this region.
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Sandrasegaran K, Menias CO, Verma S, Abdelbaki A, Shaaban A, Elsayes KM. Imaging features of haematological malignancies of kidneys. Clin Radiol 2015; 71:195-202. [PMID: 26688550 DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2015.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2015] [Revised: 06/02/2015] [Accepted: 11/10/2015] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Haematological malignancies are relatively uncommon neoplasms of kidneys. Nevertheless, the incidence of these neoplasms is increasing, partly due to more widespread use of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. This article discusses the clinical and imaging features of renal lymphoma, leukaemia, extra-osseous multiple myeloma, and post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder. Although there is overlap of imaging features with other more common malignancies, such as transitional and renal cell cancers, the combination of imaging findings and the appropriate clinical picture should allow the radiologist to raise a provisional diagnosis of a haematological neoplasm. This has management implications including the preference for image-guided core biopsies and a shift towards medical rather than surgical therapy.
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- K Sandrasegaran
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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Sedlic A, Chingkoe C, Lee KW, Duddalwar VA, Chang SD. Abdominal Extraosseous Lesions of Multiple Myeloma: Imaging Findings. Can Assoc Radiol J 2014; 65:2-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carj.2011.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2011] [Revised: 09/21/2011] [Accepted: 12/19/2011] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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- Anto Sedlic
- Department of Radiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Medical Imaging, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Radiology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Bandar Safar
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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The vast majority of primary renal masses represent clear cell or papillary renal cell carcinomas, angiomyolipomas, or transitional cell carcinomas. However, a number of more rare masses can also be encountered, many of which can be very difficult to differentiate from these more common entities based on their imaging features. These uncommon entities include metanephric adenoma, epithelioid angiomyolipoma, medullary renal cell carcinomas, multilocular cystic nephroma, hemangiopericytoma, hemangioma, leiomyoma, leiomyosarcoma, solitary fibrous tumor, renal plasmacytomas, and mixed epithelial and stromal tumors. In some cases, certain clinical and imaging features can allow one of these unusual entities to be placed in the differential diagnosis, including patient age, degree of tumor enhancement, presence of underlying sickle cell trait or sickle cell disease, the presence of a cystic component to the tumor, and tumor morphology. Even if a radiologist is unable to make a specific diagnosis, knowledge of these entities is important, as it allows radiologists to guide post-surgical follow-up, as well to understand the most common sites of metastatic disease.
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- Siva P Raman
- Department of Radiology, Johns Hopkins University, JHOC 3251, 601 N. Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.
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Bach AG, Behrmann C, Holzhausen HJ, Spielmann RP, Surov A. Prevalence and imaging of hepatic involvement in malignant lymphoproliferative disease. Clin Imaging 2012; 36:539-46. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2012.01.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2011] [Accepted: 01/20/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Sánchez Acevedo Z, Pomares Rey B, Alpera Tenza MR, Andrada Becerra E. [Primary pancreatic plasmacytoma]. RADIOLOGIA 2012; 56:e17-20. [PMID: 22738942 DOI: 10.1016/j.rx.2011.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2011] [Revised: 10/23/2011] [Accepted: 10/26/2011] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Extramedullary plasmacytomas are uncommon malignant plasma cell tumors that present outside the bone marrow; 80% of extramedullary plasmacytomas are located in the upper respiratory tract, and gastrointestinal plasmacytomas are rare. We present the case of an asymptomatic 65-year-old man in whom a pancreatic mass was found incidentally. The lesion was determined to be a pancreatic plasmacytoma after fine-needle aspiration cytology and surgical resection. No clinical, laboratory, or imaging findings indicative of multiple myeloma or association with other plasmacytomas were found, so the tumor was considered to be a primary pancreatic plasmacytoma.
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- Z Sánchez Acevedo
- Servicio de Radiodiagnóstico, Hospital General Universitario de Elche, Elche, Alicante, España.
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- Servicio de Radiodiagnóstico, Hospital General Universitario de Elche, Elche, Alicante, España
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- Servicio de Radiodiagnóstico, Hospital General Universitario de Elche, Elche, Alicante, España
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- Servicio de Anatomía Patológica, Hospital General Universitario de Elche, Elche, Alicante, España
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Abdominal manifestations of extraosseous myeloma: cross-sectional imaging spectrum. J Comput Assist Tomogr 2012; 36:207-12. [PMID: 22446361 DOI: 10.1097/rct.0b013e318245c261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Extraosseous myeloma, defined as the myelomatous involvement outside the skeleton system, is rare and often associated with advanced multiple myeloma. There has been a recent increase in the clinicoradiological incidence of this entity, possibly secondary to increased survival of patients and frequent use of imaging. This has led to the development of new clinical staging guidelines for multiple myeloma, which include the use of imaging modalities positron emission tomography/computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging for accurate detection and optimal management. The aims of this review were to discuss the significance of identification of extraosseous disease, to describe the spectrum and common sites of extraosseous involvement in the abdomen, and to review the imaging findings of extraosseous myeloma in the abdomen.
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Bach AG, Behrmann C, Holzhausen HJ, Katzer M, Arnold D, Spielmann RP, Surov A. Prevalence and patterns of renal involvement in imaging of malignant lymphoproliferative diseases. Acta Radiol 2012; 53:343-8. [PMID: 22287149 DOI: 10.1258/ar.2011.110523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Renal involvement in patients with lymphoproliferative disease is an uncommon radiological finding. PURPOSE To determine its prevalence and radiological appearances in a patient population. MATERIAL AND METHODS All forms of lymphoproliferative disease (ICD: C81-C96) were considered. From January 2005 to January 2010, 668 consecutive patients with lymphoproliferative disease were identified with the help of the radiological database and patient records. Inclusion criteria were complete staging including appropriate CT scan and/or MRI. All stored images (initial staging and follow-up examinations) were reviewed. RESULTS Review of all stored images revealed renal infiltration in patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma (11 of 364 = 3.0%; median age = 65 years, m:f = 6:5) but also multiple myeloma (2 of 162 = 1.2%; median age = 72 years; m:f = 1:1) and leukemia (5 of 101 = 4.9%; median age = 12 years; m:f = 2:3). There were no cases of renal infiltration in 41 patients with Hodgkin's disease. In total there were six patients with solitary lesions, five patients with diffuse renal enlargement, four patients with perirenal lesions, and two patients with direct invasion of the kidney. CONCLUSION In leukemia the most common imaging pattern is diffuse enlargement. In the other subtypes of lymphoproliferative disease no specific correlation between typical CT patterns and subtype of lymphoproliferative disease can be found. The prevalence of renal involvement is in line with earlier studies. Contrary to earlier reports, multiple lesions were not found to be a common pattern.
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- Department of Urology, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle
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- University Cancer Center Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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Rajiah P, Sinha R, Cuevas C, Dubinsky TJ, Bush WH, Kolokythas O. Imaging of uncommon retroperitoneal masses. Radiographics 2012; 31:949-76. [PMID: 21768233 DOI: 10.1148/rg.314095132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 155] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Retroperitoneal masses not arising from major solid organs are uncommon. Although there is no simple method of classifying retroperitoneal masses, a reasonable approach is to consider the masses as predominantly solid or cystic and to subdivide these into neoplastic and nonneoplastic masses. Because the treatment options vary, it is useful to be able to differentiate these masses by using imaging criteria. Although the differential diagnosis of retroperitoneal masses can be narrowed down to a certain extent on the basis of imaging characteristics, patterns of involvement, and demographics, there is still a considerable overlap of imaging findings for these masses, and histologic examination is often required for definitive diagnosis. Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging play an important role in characterization and in the assessment of the extent of the disease and involvement of adjacent and distant structures. Familiarity with the CT and MR imaging features of various retroperitoneal masses will facilitate accurate diagnosis and staging for aggressive lesions.
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- Prabhakar Rajiah
- Imaging Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
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Extramedullary plasmacytoma (EMP) of the small intestine is an unusual plasma cell neoplasm in this anatomic region with only 61 cases described so far. Clinical suspicion is infrequent owing to its location and nonspecific manifestations such as abdominal pain, obstructive symptoms or even bleeding. Diagnosis is reached through histopathological examination coupled with immunohistochemistry of the endoscopic biopsy or surgical resection specimens. Nevertheless, the differential diagnosis between EMP, lymphoma and other kinds of tumors can sometimes be troublesome. The managements include surgery, radiotherapy or chemotherapy. Generally, the prognosis of EMP is favorable, but occasionally it may relapse, or progress to a plasma cell myeloma. EMP should therefore be followed-up for a long period after treatment. In this comprehensive review of the current literature, the patients' characteristics, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment and outcome were discussed.
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Tan CH, Wang M, Fu WJ, Vikram R. Nodular Extramedullary Multiple Myeloma: Hepatic Involvement Presenting as Hypervascular Lesions on CT. ANNALS OF THE ACADEMY OF MEDICINE, SINGAPORE 2011. [DOI: 10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.v40n7p329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Cher Heng Tan
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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Rajiah P, Hayashi R, Bauer TW, Sundaram M. Extramedullary hematopoiesis in unusual locations in hematologically compromised and noncompromised patients. Skeletal Radiol 2011; 40:947-53. [PMID: 21340448 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-011-1129-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2010] [Revised: 01/31/2011] [Accepted: 02/07/2011] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Extramedullary hematopoiesis (EMH) occurs as a compensatory reaction to an underlying hematologic abnormality. EMH is most commonly seen in the liver and spleen but rarely has been reported in other locations, as well. On rare occasions, EMH may mimic a neoplasm in hematologically noncompromised patients. In this report, we present three cases of EMH in unusual locations, two in the presacral soft tissue and one in the synovial lining of the knee joint. The patients with presacral masses had no hematologic abnormality. In all patients with EMH, imaging plays an important role in both localization of the lesion and guidance for the biopsy; when imaging results are correlated with histological findings, the diagnosis of EMH can be confirmed.
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- Prabhakar Rajiah
- Division of Musculoskeletal Radiology, Imaging Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Musculoskeletal Imaging, A21, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
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A solitary pelvic extramedullary plasmacytoma. South Med J 2010; 103:831-3. [PMID: 20622730 DOI: 10.1097/smj.0b013e3181e6d082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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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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Lin C, Luciani A, Belhadj K, Maison P, Vignaud A, Deux JF, Zerbib P, Pigneur F, Itti E, Kobeiter H, Haioun C, Rahmouni A. Patients with plasma cell disorders examined at whole-body dynamic contrast-enhanced MR imaging: initial experience. Radiology 2009; 250:905-15. [PMID: 19244054 DOI: 10.1148/radiol.2503081017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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UNLABELLED This study was approved by the institutional review board, and informed consent was obtained from all subjects. The authors prospectively evaluated the feasibility of multistation whole-body dynamic contrast material-enhanced magnetic resonance (MR) imaging performed in patients with plasma cell disorders to assess disease extension and the time-signal intensity curves of diffuse and focal bone marrow infiltration. Three healthy adult male volunteers (age range, 29-31 years) and 21 patients (12 men, nine women; age range, 34-79 years) underwent whole-body dynamic unenhanced (volunteers) and contrast-enhanced MR imaging, which was performed by using an 18-channel 1.5-T MR system. A five-station (three sagittal and two coronal planes) fat-saturated three-dimensional gradient-echo sequence (3.3-3.6/1.3 [repetition time msec/echo time msec], 20 degrees flip angle, voxel size of 2 x 2.6 x [3-5] mm) was performed seven times. The temporal resolution of the five-station dynamic contrast-enhanced examination was 60 seconds with use of parallel imaging. Time-signal intensity curves for the bone marrow and the focal lesions were successfully obtained in all patients. SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL http://radiology.rsnajnls.org/cgi/content/full/250/3/905/DC1http://radiology.rsnajnls.org/cgi/content/full/250/3/905/DC2http://radiology.rsnajnls.org/cgi/content/full/250/3/905/DC3.
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- Chieh Lin
- Department of Medical Imaging, AP-HP, Groupe Henri-Mondor Albert-Chenevier, 51 Avenue du Malréchal de Lattre de Tassigny, 94010 Créteil, France
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Birjawi GA, Jalbout R, Musallam KM, Tawil AN, Taher AT, Khoury NJ. Abdominal Manifestations of Multiple Myeloma: A Retrospective Radiologic Overview. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008; 8:348-51. [DOI: 10.3816/clm.2008.n.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Surabhi VR, Menias C, Prasad SR, Patel AH, Nagar A, Dalrymple NC. Neoplastic and non-neoplastic proliferative disorders of the perirenal space: cross-sectional imaging findings. Radiographics 2008; 28:1005-17. [PMID: 18635626 DOI: 10.1148/rg.284075157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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The perirenal space, located between the anterior and the posterior renal fasciae, is shaped like an inverted cone with an apex that extends into the iliac fossa. Perirenal tumors and pseudotumors primarily originate either from the kidney or as part of a systemic disease process and have characteristic histopathologic features and biologic behavior. The lesions may be classified on the basis of their distribution and imaging features as solitary soft-tissue masses (renal cell carcinoma, lymphangioma, hemangioma, and leiomyoma), rindlike soft-tissue lesions (lymphoma, retroperitoneal fibrosis, and Erdheim-Chester disease), masses containing macroscopic fat (angiomyolipoma, liposarcoma, myelolipoma, and extramedullary hematopoiesis), and multifocal soft-tissue masses (metastases, plasma cell tumors). Because of overlap in imaging findings among these diverse perirenal lesions, a definitive diagnosis in most cases can be established only at histopathologic analysis. However, an imaging pattern-based approach may facilitate the diagnosis and optimal management of perirenal tumors and pseudotumors.
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- Venkateswar R Surabhi
- Department of Radiology, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA
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Oh D, Kim CK, Park BK, Ha H. Primary extramedullary plasmacytoma in retroperitoneum: CT and integrated PET/CT findings. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrex.2007.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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