Choroidal plasmacytoma in a patient with multiple myeloma. Diagnosis by fine-needle aspiration biopsy

Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2008 Aug;246(8):1195-7. doi: 10.1007/s00417-008-0804-9. Epub 2008 Apr 2.

Abstract

Background: To report a case of a secondary plasmacytoma of the choroid.

Methods: Interventional case report with cytopathologic correlation.

Results: A 61-year-old male with a breast nodule and a 2-year history of multiple myeloma developed blurred vision and was found to have three confluent, ill-defined areas of choroidal thickening in the left eye. Cytopathology and immunohistochemistry of a transocular fine-needle aspiration biopsy of the largest lesion revealed atypical plasma cells diagnostic of plasmacytoma. Following external beam radiotherapy the choroidal tumors resolved completely.

Conclusion: Secondary plasmacytoma, despite its rarity, should be included in the differential diagnosis of amelanotic choroidal tumors, particularly in patients with multiple myeloma. Radiotherapy is an effective treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy, Fine-Needle
  • Choroid Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Choroid Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Multiple Myeloma / diagnosis*
  • Plasmacytoma / pathology*
  • Plasmacytoma / radiotherapy