Multiple airway plasmacytomas: A rare cause of proximal airway obstruction requiring tumor debulking

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Extramedullary plasmacytomas (EMP) can present as airway lesions causing central airway obstruction. Though typically solitary, EMPs should be considered in the evaluation of multifocal tracheobronchial tumors. Bronchoscopic tumor debulking and radiation therapy can be used for symptomatic relief.

Keywords

• airway obstruction
• hematology
• interventional pulmonary
• multiple myeloma
• plasmacytoma
• respiratory medicine