Extramedullary plasmacytoma of the parotid gland - Report of a case with extensive amyloid deposition masking the cytologic and histopathologic picture

Ustun M., Ekinci N., Payzin B.

ACTA CYTOLOGICA, vol.45, no.3, pp.449-453, 2001 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 45 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2001
  • Doi Number: 10.1159/000327648
  • Journal Name: ACTA CYTOLOGICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.449-453
  • Kocaeli University Affiliated: No

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Extramedullary plasmacytomas are uncommon. Although approximately 90% occur in the head and neck region, parotid gland localization is extremely rare.