Duodenal plasmacytoma: a rare extramedullary localization simulating carcinoma of the head of the pancreas.
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چکیده
Plasmacytomas occurring in extramedullary sites are rare tumours, particularly so when located in the gastrointestinal tract. We report the case of a solitary extramedullary plasmacytoma arising in the duodenum and simulating a carcinoma of the head of the pancreas. Diagnostic and treatment options are discussed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Postgraduate medical journal
دوره 70 823 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1994