Multiple myeloma (MM) remains the third most common hematological malignancy -its global incidence averages 1.78 cases per 100 000, but in some regions (that is, in norther Europe) is almost twice as high (3.82 / 100 000) [1,2]. Solitary plasmacytoma accounts for less than 5% of plasma cell dyscrasias. Half of plasmacytomas are located within the bones
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