Apparent diffusion coefficient map of a case of extramedullary plasmacytoma

Authors

  • Amrutha Ramachandran
  • Alero F. Inyang
  • Ty K. Subhawong

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v10i2.2418

Keywords:

Extramedullary plasmacytoma, DWI, ADC, Multiple myeloma, MRI

Abstract

Plasmacytomas are rare tumors, which arise from the monoclonal proliferation of malignant plasma cells. They may affect either the bony skeleton or rarely the soft tissues, the latter being referred to as extramedullary or extraosseous. We report a case of an extramedullary plasmacytoma that presented as a soft tissue mass involving the muscles of the left leg, in a patient who was previously treated for multiple myeloma. We describe the MR Imaging characteristics of the tumor and highlight the usefulness of diffusion-weighted imaging with apparent diffusion coefficient mapping.

Author Biographies

Amrutha Ramachandran

Department of Radiology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA

Alero F. Inyang

Department of Pathology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL

Ty K. Subhawong

  • Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology
  • Department of Radiology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
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Published

2016-02-24

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 2 (2016)

Section

Musculoskeletal Radiology

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