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.

• Authors: Adrián Santana Ramírez, Sergio Valente Esparza Gutiérrez, Luz Monserrat Almaguer Ascencio, Pedro Avila Rodríguez, Omar Alejandro Santana Ortiz, Rodrigo Fraga González, Jesús Nicolás Serrano Heredia
• Journal: Surgical neurology international (Surg Neurol Int) Vol. 14 Pg. 145 ( 2023) ISSN: 2229-5097 [Print] United States
• PMID: 37151461 (Publication Type: Case Reports)
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