Fine-needle aspiration cytology of a para-aortical solitary plasma-cell tumor.
| Title | Fine-needle aspiration cytology of a para-aortical solitary plasma-cell tumor. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2003 |
| Authors | Tamiolakis, D., Bouros D., Prassopoulos P., Simopoulos C., Venizelos J., & Papadopoulos N. |
| Journal | Leuk Lymphoma |
| Volume | 44 |
| Issue | 10 |
| Pagination | 1831-3 |
| Date Published | 2003 Oct |
| ISSN | 1042-8194 |
| Keywords | Aorta, Biopsy, Needle, Diagnosis, Differential, Humans, Immunoenzyme Techniques, Male, Middle Aged, Plasmacytoma |
| Abstract | Extramedullary plasma-cell tumor (EMP) is a very rare disease and mainly arises in the head and neck area. An EMP arising in the paraaortical space was diagnosed by fine needle aspiration cytology and immunocytochemistry, in a 48-year-old male. Smears were cellular and showed dissociated monomorphic plasma cells. Immunocytochemistry demonstrated monoclonal expression of kappa-light immunoglobulin chain and CD38 positivity. Cytomorphology and immunocytochemical profile allowed a definitive diagnosis of plasmacytoma. |
| DOI | 10.1080/1042819031000119280 |
| Alternate Journal | Leuk Lymphoma |
| PubMed ID | 14692544 |
