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

Hidden intruder: Plasmacytoma causing uncontrolled epistaxis in an elderly patient

Extramedullary plasmacytoma (EMP) is an uncommon tumor marked by the monoclonal growth of plasma cells without the characteristics of multiple myeloma. EMP represents 3% of all plasma cell tumors. An 89-year-old male patient with hypertension was admitted to our tertiary care hospital with uncontrolled unilateral epistaxis. After a year and a half of recurring epistaxis, the patient's bleeding became more frequent and could no longer be controlled with nasal packing. Angiofibroma was suspected as the initial differential diagnosis, and angiofibroma embolization was performed. The patient experienced difficulty swallowing and slurred speech and was diagnosed with an ischemic stroke. However, antiplatelet and tranexamic acid medications were contraindicated due to bleeding risks. The patient underwent functional endoscopic sinus surgery, and unexpectedly, histology results revealed a plasmacytoma. After surgery, the patient remained stable and was discharged for further management.

Solitary bone plasmacytoma mimicking a lesion of odontogenic origin: A case report

INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE

Solitary bone plasmacytoma (SBP) is an early-stage plasma cell malignancy. It is an extremely rare condition and its diagnosis may not be straightforward. This report presents a case of maxillary SBP.

CASE PRESENTATION

A 48-year old man sought care for persistent swelling and pain in the periapical region of the left maxillary molars. He had been diagnosed with "apical periodontitis" and root canal treatment of teeth #26 and #27 was ineffective. Extra-oral examination revealed swelling at the left maxilla. Intraoral examination revealed a hard, non-fluctuant swollen region in the buccal alveolar mucosa adjacent to the apices of teeth #25-27. Cone-beam computed tomography revealed extensive bone destruction in the left maxilla. The patient underwent partial maxillary resection and radical maxillary sinusotomy. Further testing (positron emission CT scan, histopathological and immunohistochemical examination) confirmed the diagnosis of SBP. The patient had a recurrence two years later, which was managed with left subtotal maxillectomy and radiotherapy. There was no evidence of recurrence during 20 months of follow-up.

DISCUSSION

SBP may mimic an odontogenic lesion when found in the jaw bone. To confirm the diagnosis, routine blood test, complete body skeletal survey, metastatic investigations and histopathology should be performed. Radiotherapy is the primary treatment.

CONCLUSION

SBP may occur in the maxilla mimicking an odontogenic lesion. Surgery may be part of the diagnostic procedure and an adjunct to definitive radiation. Radiotherapy is the primary treatment.

A Rare Case of Solitary Plasmacytoma Arising From the Sternum

Solitary plasmacytoma (SP) is characterized by an accumulation of neoplastic monoclonal plasma cells in a localized fashion, without evidence of multiple myeloma. It makes up <5% of all plasma cell neoplasms and is typically found in regions like the pelvis, ribs, vertebra, and spine. SP is classified into extramedullary plasmacytoma (EMP), which primarily affects soft tissues, and solitary bone plasmacytoma (SBP), which primarily affects the pelvis, ribs, vertebrae, and spine. We report a case of a 66-year-old man with sternal plasmacytoma presenting as chest pain. He was treated with radiation therapy. Here, we aim to describe the clinical features, diagnostic methods, treatment, and potential outcome in a patient with SBP.

Plasmacytoma and plasma cell myeloma affecting the jaws: A multi-institutional collaborative study

BACKGROUND

Plasma cell neoplasms are characterized by the proliferation of a single clone of plasma cells with production of a monoclonal immunoglobulin. They can manifest as a single lesion (plasmacytoma) or as multiple lesions (multiple myeloma).

METHODS

Paraffin-embedded tissue blocks of patients microscopically diagnosed with plasma cell neoplasms in the jaws were retrieved from five pathology files. Data including clinical, radiographic, microscopic and immunohistochemical findings, treatment employed and follow-up status were retrieved from the pathology reports.

RESULTS

Fifty-two cases were retrieved (mean age: 59.4 years) without sex predilection. The mandible was the most affected site (67.3%), usually associated with pain and/or paresthesia (53.8%). Lesions in other bones besides the jaws were reported for 24 patients (46.2%). Radiographically, tumours usually presented as poorly defined osteolytic lesions with unilocular or multilocular images, while microscopy revealed diffuse proliferation of neoplastic plasma cells with nuclear displacement and abundant eosinophilic cytoplasm. Two cases were classified as anaplastic, and amyloid deposits were found in two other cases. Immunohistochemistry was positive for plasma cell markers and negative for CD20 and CD3, and monoclonality for kappa light chain predominated. The overall survival rate after 5 years of follow-up was 26.6%.

CONCLUSION

Plasma cell neoplasms are aggressive tumours with a poor prognosis and involvement of the jaws may be the first complaint of the patient. Thus, oral pathologists, head and neck surgeons and dentists should be aware of their clinical, radiographic and microscopic manifestations.

Solitary plasmacytoma of jaw bone: A case report and systematic review of fifty cases from literature

Solitary plasmacytoma of bone (SPB) is a localized form of plasma cell neoplasm where jaw involvement is rare. Distinguishing SPB from other plasma cell neoplasms is critical for treatment and survival. Here, a case of SPB of mandible in an elderly female is reported. Histopathological diagnosis of plasma cell neoplasm was confirmed immunohistochemically with MUM1 and CD138 positivity and multiple myeloma (MM) was ruled out on performing systemic workup. Prognosis of SPB worsens when it transforms into MM. A systematic review was undertaken with the objective to determine the factors affecting conversion of SPB to MM. An electronic search was undertaken with PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science and Science Direct. Fifty cases of SPB of jaw from 29 publications were reviewed. SPB commonly presents as a painless swelling. Radiographically, it is commonly seen as multilocular radiolucency with well-defined borders. Follow-up data showed that nine cases turned into MM in a mean duration of 1 year 9 months and 12 patients died after median disease-free survival of 6 years 9 months. Prognosis of SPB is found to be affected by tumor size (≥5 cm), anaplasia of tumor cells, Ki-67 labeling index, vascularity of the tumor, presence of clonal bone marrow plasma cells, serum immune globulin level, dose of radiotherapy and persistence of M protein after treatment. There is a need to identify prognostic subgroups in SPB based on these factors. Furthermore, studies are necessary for standardization of treatment protocol to halt or prolong the progression of SPB to MM.

Solitary plasmacytoma of maxillofacial bones: correlation of CT features with pathological findings

OBJECTIVE

To explore the CT features of solitary plasmacytoma (SP) of maxillofacial bones and correlation with pathological findings.

METHODS AND MATERIALS

We retrospectively reviewed the clinical, CT and pathological features of SP in the maxillofacial bones. 16 patients with clinically and histologically proven SP of maxillofacial bones were involved. They were aged from 27 to 79 years old (median 55.5 years old), and included 12 males and 4 females (males vs females: 3:1). All patients performed CT examination, in whom 13 patients underwent enhanced scanning and 3 plain scanning. The CT images were assessed for lesion location, size (maximum diameter), shape (round, oval and irregular), boundary (defined and illdefined), bone changes (bone destruction, residual bone, sclerotic margin and periosteal reaction), density of soft tissue mass and enhancement manifestations, and invasion of adjacent structures.

RESULTS

13 patients suffered from SP in the mandible, 2 in the zygoma, and 1 in the maxilla and hard palate. The maximum diameter of lesions ranged from 2.4 to 8.2 cm (mean 3.93 ± 1.435 cm). Most lesions were founded as a solitary osteolytic lesions (15/16, 93.75%) with round or ovoid shape (13/16, 81.25%), smooth margin (16/16, 100%) and defined boundary (16/16, 100%) in bone marrow. They destroyed bone cortex (15/16, 93.75%) and had residual bone (10/16, 62.5%), without sclerosis margin (15/16, 93.75%) and periosteal reaction (14/16, 87.5%). They easily formed soft tissue masses (16/16, 100%) and invade adjacent anatomical structures (15/16, 93.75%). The density of lesions was usually uniform (12/16, 75%) with strong enhancement. There was a significant difference in CT values between plain and enhanced scanning [50.75 ± 9.140 Hounfield unit (HU) vs 101.0 ± 28.830 HU; p < 0.001), with the mean difference of CT values 50.25 HU.

CONCLUSIONS

SP is predominant in the mandible of elderly male patients. A solitary, round or ovoid, well-defined, osteolytic, invasive mass in bone marrow, which destroys bone cortex, has residual bone, no sclerosis margin and periosteal reaction, and shows strong enhancement, is suggestive of this diagnosis.