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3230611

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PredicateObject
rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
7
pubmed:dateCreated
1989-4-18
pubmed:abstractText
This communication discusses seven cases of plasma cell tumors isolated to the head and neck and reviews the pertinent literature. Five of the cases presented were located in the nasal passages and the paranasal sinuses, one in the temporal bone and one in the mandible. Because these neoplasms may signal the presence of multiple myeloma, full evaluation is required to exclude disseminated disease. Thereafter, the treatment of choice is high-dose radiotherapy with life-long follow-up. Radiographs and paraprotein levels may be used to assess tumor control or dissemination. Should new lytic lesions occur, or an elevation in paraprotein levels be noted, consideration should be given to further irradiation or systemic chemotherapy. Surgery is reserved exclusively for diagnostic purposes or when severe functional disability intervenes.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Dec
pubmed:issn
0381-6605
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
17
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
376-81
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1988
pubmed:articleTitle
Plasma cell tumors of the head and neck.
pubmed:affiliation
Division of Head and Neck Surgery, UCLA School of Medicine.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Comparative Study, Case Reports