Relapsed plasma cell leukaemia presenting with aggressive extramedullary plasmacytomas in the meninges and testis--a missed opportunity for induction CNS prophylaxis

Leuk Lymphoma. 2002 Apr;43(4):893-6. doi: 10.1080/10428190290017060.

Abstract

After initial treatment, a 54-year-old male with plasma cell leukaemia developed extramedullary relapse in the testis and meninges without evidence of bone marrow involvement. We postulate that the central nervous system (CNS) and testis may have served as sanctuary sites for the disease during initial treatment. A role for CNS prophylaxis in plasma cell leukaemia is suggested.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Leukemia, Plasma Cell / pathology
  • Leukemia, Plasma Cell / therapy*
  • Male
  • Meningeal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Meningeal Neoplasms / prevention & control
  • Meningeal Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Middle Aged
  • Plasmacytoma / pathology
  • Plasmacytoma / secondary*
  • Recurrence
  • Testicular Neoplasms / pathology
  • Testicular Neoplasms / secondary*