An Extramedullary Plasmacytoma of the Nasopharynx : A rare entity

Authors

  • Abdul Mokhti Abdullah Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus 16150 Kota Bharu, Kelantan
  • Zambri Ibrahim Department ENT, Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, Alor Setar, Kedah
  • Zulkifli Yusuf Department ENT, Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, Alor Setar, Kedah
  • Ramiza Ramza Ramli Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v15i3.21959

Keywords:

nasal blockage, nasopharynx, biopsy, extramedullary plasmacytoma

Abstract

A 64 year old female with no underlying medical illness presented with 3 months history of unilateral nasal blockage and rhinorrhoea. Nasopharyngeal examination revealed a smooth surface mass in the posterior nasal space. Endoscopic biopsy confirmed the mass to be Extramedullary Plasmacytoma. Investigation pertaining to multiple myeloma revealed no evidence of the disease. The mass was excised endoscopically and the patient completed 25 cycles (50Gy) radiotherapy. Patient had no evidence of recurrence after 6 months follow up.

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.15(3) 2016 p.477-479

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Published

2016-11-03

How to Cite

Abdullah, A. M., Ibrahim, Z., Yusuf, Z., & Ramli, R. R. (2016). An Extramedullary Plasmacytoma of the Nasopharynx : A rare entity. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 15(3), 477–479. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v15i3.21959

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 3 (2016)

Section

Case Reports

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