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Mucous membrane plasmacytosis of the upper aerodigestive tract. A case report with effective treatment

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

N. A. Khan ,
W. S. McKerrow  and
T. J. Palmer
N. A. Khan*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Raigmore Hospital NHS Trust, Inverness, UK
W. S. McKerrow
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Raigmore Hospital NHS Trust, Inverness, UK
T. J. Palmer
Affiliation:
Department of Pathology, Raigmore Hospital NHS Trust, Inverness, UK.
*
Address for correspondence: Najib A. Khan, D.O.M.S., F.R.C.S. Raigmore Hospital NHS Trust, Inverness IV2 3UJ.
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Abstract

We present a case of plasmacytosis of the mucous membrane of the upper aerodigestive tract. This is a rare benign condition characterized by plasma cell infiltration of the mucosa, with only nine cases described previously (Ferreiro et al., 1994). The lesions, which have a cobblestone appearance, cause throat discomfort, dysphonia and mild dyspnoea. All the cases described previously failedto respond to antibiotics, systemic steroids, or to surgical resection. The present case has however responded favourably to intensive andprolonged treatment with beclamethasone oral spray and Corsodyl mouthwashes.

Keywords

PlasmacytosisMouthPharynxLarynx
Type
Pathology in Focus
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 111 , Issue 3 , March 1997 , pp. 293 - 295
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1997

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