Extramedullary plasmacytoma associated with multiple myeloma.
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چکیده
A 60 years old male presented with chief complaints of gradually increasing painful swelling on the forehead in the midline for the period of one year. There was no other significant history. General examination revealed pallor. Regional examination revealed an approximately 6x6 cm sized, soft to firm, tender swelling over forehead in the midline extending superiorly upto the hairline and inferiorly upto the nasal bridge. The swelling was fixed to the underlying skull bone. No other significant finding was noted.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
دوره 51 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003