Solitary plasmacytoma of the mandible in a renal transplant recipient

Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2003 Dec;32(6):664-6. doi: 10.1054/ijom.2002.0416.

Abstract

A solitary plasmacytoma occurring in the mandible of a 15-year-old Korean male 6 years after renal transplantation is reported. The tumour presented as a hyperplastic gingival overgrowth in the right madibular molar area. Histology and immunohistochemistry revealed plasmacytoma and monoclonality of the kappa chain and IgG. In situ hybridization for Epstein-Barr virus encoded RNA (EBER) showed positive signals in the tumour cells. The tumour regressed after reducing the immunosuppressive agents with concurrent radiotherapy. The patient remains in a stable condition with normal renal functions after 7 years without recurrence. This case confirms that Epstein-Barr virus associated B-lymphoproliferative disorders are still a major complication of immunosuppression.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / etiology
  • Herpesvirus 4, Human / genetics
  • Herpesvirus 4, Human / isolation & purification
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects
  • In Situ Hybridization
  • Kidney Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Mandibular Neoplasms / etiology*
  • Mandibular Neoplasms / pathology
  • Mandibular Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Mandibular Neoplasms / virology*
  • Plasmacytoma / etiology*
  • Plasmacytoma / pathology
  • Plasmacytoma / radiotherapy
  • Plasmacytoma / virology*

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents