Solitary extramedullary plasmacytoma of the left main bronchus: A case report and literature review

Thorac Cancer. 2023 Feb;14(4):419-422. doi: 10.1111/1759-7714.14790. Epub 2023 Jan 12.

Abstract

Tracheal tumors are rare, accounting for 0.1% of all malignancies. Squamous cell carcinoma and adenoid cystic carcinoma are the two most prevalent tracheal cancers. Less than 20 cases of extramedullary plasmacytoma in the trachea and main bronchus have ever been documented in the literature, making it extremely uncommon. Although the origin of these lesions is unclear, viral pathogenesis and persistent inflammation are thought to be the main causes. Clinically, these individuals exhibit vague symptoms such as stridor, a persistent cough, dyspnea, or wheezing, making a correct diagnosis difficult.

Keywords: extramedullary; plasmacytoma; tracheal tumor.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Bone Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Bronchi / pathology
  • Bronchial Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Bronchial Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Humans
  • Plasmacytoma* / diagnosis
  • Plasmacytoma* / pathology
  • Trachea / pathology
  • Tracheal Neoplasms* / diagnosis