Plasmacytoma of the Base of Skull - A Case Report

Extrame dullary plasmacytomas (EMP) are rare and may occur either as a part of a generalized disease (Multiple myeloma) or a local entity. Extramedullary plasmacytomas occurring as solitary (primary) tumour or secondary manifestations of multiple myeloma most often involve the upper airways and paranasal sinuses. Skull base is one of the rarest sites for extramedullary plasmacytoma. We present one such case.

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