Extramedullary Plasmacytoma of the Tonsil

Plasma cell tumors are a diverse group of neoplasms characterized by monoclonal proliferation of plasma cells. Extramedullary plasmacytoma (EMP) is a rare form of localized plasma cell tumor that arises most often in the head and neck region. We present an unusual case of EMP of the palatine tonsil...

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Main Authors: Kevin C. Huoh, Annemieke Van Zante, David W. Eisele
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Otolaryngology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/430809