Solitary plasmocytoma of frontal bone presenting as an asymptomatic forehead lump

Dermatol Online J. 2006 Mar 30;12(3):24.

Abstract

Solitary plasmocytoma of bone is a rare type of plasma cell tumor. We present a case of a solitary extramedullary plasmacytoma of the frontal bone presenting as an asymptomatic forehead lump with clinically benign characteristics. This case highlights the need for a high index of suspicion when dealing with enlarging subcutaneous lumps of the forehead and scalp. The significance of this lies in the appropriate sequencing of investigations and the implementation of the necessary treatment regimen.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Frontal Bone*
  • Humans
  • Plasmacytoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Plasmacytoma / pathology*
  • Plasmacytoma / surgery
  • Skull Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Skull Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Skull Neoplasms / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed