Extramedullary Plasmacytoma of the Larynx

Extramedullary plasmacytoma is a rare tumor of plasma cells that arises outside of the bone marrow. These tumors occur in the head and neck in approximately 80% of cases,1 and are more common in men than women.2 Progression of these tumors to multiple myeloma typically portends a poor prognosis.3
Source: Mayo Clinic Proceedings - Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Tags: Medical image Source Type: research