Solitary plasmacytoma of the sacrum treated with microwave ablation in conjunction with high dose of dexamethasone: A case report and review of the literature

Abstract

Background: Plasma cell neoplasms are characterized by the neoplastic proliferation of a single clone of plasma cells. Solitary plasmacytomas most often occur in bone, but they can also be found in soft tissues.

Case description: A 53-year-old male presented with localized sacral pain and urinary incontinence. His radiographic studies showed a solitary sacral plasmacytoma (i.e., involving the bone). He was successfully managed with high-dose dexamethasone and microwave ablation (MWA).

Conclusion: Plasmacytomas of bone can be occasionally successfully managed with MWA, adjuvant cytoreduction therapy, and high doses of dexamethasone.

Keywords: Dexamethasone cytoreduction; Microwave ablation; Plasmacytoma; Sacral plasmacytoma; Sacral tumor.