Plasmacytoma of testis presenting as primary testicular tumor

Chica, Gerardo; Johnson, Douglas E.; Ayala, Alberto G.

doi:10.1016/0090-4295(78)90213-3

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“…4,5 Among testicular masses, plasmacytoma is even more rare, with an overall incidence of 0.03% to 0.1%. 6,7 Due to the rarity of presentation, published literature is limited, yet it has an extremely poor prognosis.…”

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An Extramedullary Plasmacytoma Located in the Testicle: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Lue¹,

Emtage²,

Pariñas³

et al. 2015

CUAJ

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We present a rare case of testicular extramedullary plasmacytoma (EMP) in a 43-year-old man with multiple myeloma and diffuse systemic involvement refractory to chemotherapy. Multiple myeloma is typically found within the bone marrow and rarely involves other organs and sites. EMPs are most frequently associated with the head and neck region, but in rare cases testicular involvement have been seen. These mimic other causes of testicular swelling and therefore require a full diagnostic workup and management similar to that of any scrotal pathology. Radical inguinal orchiectomy is the treatment of choice with the addition of adjunct or salvage radiation therapy if necessary. The prognosis with these lesions is poor and in cases of primary testicular plasmacytoma, progression to multiple myeloma is likely.

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An Extramedullary Plasmacytoma Located in the Testicle: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Lue¹,

Emtage²,

Pariñas³

et al. 2015

CUAJ

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“…Therapy consisted of radical orchiectomy. As opposed to this, Chica et al [10] recommended addi tional chemotherapy and possibly radiation if bone in volvement occurs. However, their 2 cases did not fulfill the criteria of a primary plasmocytoma of the testis.…”

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Primary Plasmacytoma of the Testis

Fischer

Terpe²,

Weidner³

et al. 1996

Urol Int

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A primary plasmacytoma of the testis is an extremely rare tumor. To date less than 10 cases have been published. Typically a firm mass of the testis or also of the epidiymis is found. Histologically, infiltration can be seen with atypical plasma cells compressing the seminiferous tubuli. Immunohistochemical examination shows a PAS-positive reaction. Monoclonality can be confirmed by identification of the IgA lambda chain. Therapy of choice is the radical orchiectomy. The prognosis of primary plasmacytoma of the testis seems to be good. Nevertheless, a follow- up of some years is necessary to detect possible intramedullar manifestations.

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“…Our case is therefore unusual due to the primary nature of the plasmacytoma within the testis. Studies report that the overall incidence of testicular extramedullary plasmacytoma in multiple myeloma is between 0.6 and 2.7% and the incidence of testicular plasmacytomas being 0.03-0.1% of all testicular tumors [3], [14], [15] .…”

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