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Plasmacytoma of the atlas presenting as hoarseness: a rare cause of unilateral vocal fold palsy

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 June 2012

J Kapoor ,
A Trinidade ,
G Mochloulis  and
W Mohamid
J Kapoor
Affiliation:
Department of ENT, The Lister Hospital, Stevenage, UK
A Trinidade*
Affiliation:
Department of ENT, The Lister Hospital, Stevenage, UK
G Mochloulis
Affiliation:
Department of ENT, The Lister Hospital, Stevenage, UK
W Mohamid
Affiliation:
Department of Pathology, The Lister Hospital, Stevenage, UK
*
Address for correspondence: Mr Aaron Trinidade, ENT Department, The Lister Hospital, Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage SG1 4AB, UK E-mail: aaron.trinidade@gmail.com
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Abstract

Introduction:

Solitary bone plasmacytoma is a rare haematological malignancy that can present in a variety of ways. This study aimed to present a case of plasmacytoma of the atlas, as a rare cause of unilateral vocal fold palsy.

Method:

Case report.

Results:

Following diagnosis via imaging and direct biopsy through the posterior pharyngeal wall, the patient was referred to the haematologists for further treatment of his plasmacytoma.

Conclusion:

Solitary bony plasmacytoma of the cervical spine is a rare haematological malignancy. Its presentation with a unilateral vocal fold palsy has not been previously described.

Keywords

Vocal Cord ParalysisPlasmacytomaAtlasCervicalPathologyDiagnosis

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Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 126 , Issue 8 , August 2012 , pp. 870 - 872
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2012

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