Secondary testicular plasmocytoma: Case report and review of the literatura

Objetive: To report a rare case of secondary testicular plasmocytoma in the context of a testicular mass. Method: We introduced a patient with plasmocytoma and a testicular infiltration of his systemic affection. Result: An inguinal orquiectomy was performed to treat the testicular infiltration and no recurrence of the process was seen after 6 months of follow up. Conclusions: Plasmacytoma is a plasma cell tumor that involves bone marrow or extramedullary sites. Testicular infiltration by plasma cells such as plasmacytoma happens in only 2 % of cases of all plasma cell neoplasm.

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Main Authors: Álvarez-Múgica,Miguel, Jalón Monzón,Antonio, Bulnes Vázquez,Verónica, Aguilar Andrea,Carolina, Fernández Gómez,Jesús M., González Álvarez,Roberto C., Regadera Sejas,Francisco J.
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: INIESTARES, S.A. 2007
Online Access:http://scielo.isciii.es/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0004-06142007000100021
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