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BACKGROUND: Solitary plasmacytoma is
a rare hematological tumor with a
significantly better prognosis than multiple
myeloma. However, most patients undergo
MM transformation within 5-8 years. Then
the course of the disease accelerates. While
large local radiotherapy and chemotherapy
is preferred for large tumors, small area
local radiotherapy may be preferred for
small tumors.
CASE: A 51-year-old male patient was
examined in the neurosurgery department
with the complaint of double vision dizziness
in September 2015. He was operated due to
right 6th nerve palsy. Pathology Presented
as solitary plasmocytoma. 4600 cGy local
radiation was applicated with Intensive
Modulated Radiaiton Therapy (IMRT).
RESULTS: The patient alive since 7 years
with a good performance while obtained MM
after 3 years of diagnosis. CONCLUSION: Local RT is a good
treatment method in young patients with
good performance in solitary plasmacytoma.