Surya Patil, Elaheh Shaghaghian, Lorenzo Yuan, Aaryan Shah, Neelan J Marianayagam, David J Park, Scott G Soltys, Anand Veeravagu, Iris C Gibbs, Gordon Li, Steven D Chang
BACKGROUND: Plasmacytoma, a rare plasma cell disorder, often presents as a solitary or multiple tumors within the bone marrow or soft tissues, typically associated with multiple myeloma. Extramedullary plasmacytomas (EMPs), particularly those located in the external auditory canal (EAC), are exceedingly rare and pose significant treatment challenges given their location, anatomical complexity, and high risk of recurrence. OBSERVATIONS: The authors report the case of a 72-year-old male with a history of multiple myeloma, presenting with recurrent left EAC plasmacytoma...
May 6, 2024: J Neurosurg Case Lessons