CyberKnife stereotactic radiosurgery for extramedullary plasmacytoma in the external auditory canal: illustrative case
Surya Patil,
Elaheh Shaghaghian,
Lorenzo Yuan
et al.
Abstract:BACKGROUND
Plasmacytoma, a rare plasma cell disorder, often presents as a solitary or multiple tumors within the bone marrow or soft tissues, typically associated with multiple myeloma. Extramedullary plasmacytomas (EMPs), particularly those located in the external auditory canal (EAC), are exceedingly rare and pose significant treatment challenges given their location, anatomical complexity, and high risk of recurrence.
OBSERVATIONS
The authors report the case of a 72-year-old male with a history of multiple… Show more
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