Dural Plasmacytoma Mimicking Meningioma in a Young Patient
Author Information
Author(s): Rahmah NN, Brotoarianto HK, Andor E, Kusnarto G, Muttaqin Z, Hongo K
Primary Institution: Department of Neurosurgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
Hypothesis
Can a dural plasmacytoma present as a meningioma in a young patient with multiple myeloma?
Conclusion
Dural plasmacytoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a solitary dural mass, especially in patients with multiple myeloma.
Supporting Evidence
- Intracranial involvement in multiple myeloma is rare, especially in young patients.
- The patient presented with symptoms including headache and balance disturbance.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of plasma cell tumor.
Takeaway
A 33-year-old man with multiple myeloma had a brain mass that looked like a meningioma, but it turned out to be a type of cancer called plasmacytoma.
Methodology
The patient underwent MRI and histopathological examination after surgical excision of the mass.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
33-year-old male with a history of multiple myeloma.
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