Vertebral solitary bone plasmacytoma in a young adult with Trisomy 21: A case report

J Spinal Cord Med. 2020 Nov;43(6):908-911. doi: 10.1080/10790268.2018.1557866. Epub 2018 Dec 17.

Abstract

Context: Solitary bone plasmacytoma (SBP) are rare lesions, accounting for less than 5% of all plasma cell proliferations. We describe a case of a 21-year-old female with Trisomy 21 presenting with cauda equina compression from an SBP. Findings: Solitary bone plasmacytoma (SBP) is a rare primary bone tumor. It is characterized by monoclonal proliferation of malignant plasma cells localized to a bone segment, without signs of systemic invasion. The vertebral location is the most common. It preferentially affects men during their 5th or 6th decade. Clinical relevance: We report the first association between solitary bone plasmacytoma and Trisomy 21.

Keywords: Cauda equina syndrome; Extramedullary plasmacytoma; Plasmacytoma; Solitary bone plasmacytoma; Trisomy 21.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone Neoplasms*
  • Down Syndrome* / complications
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Plasmacytoma* / complications
  • Plasmacytoma* / diagnosis
  • Spinal Cord Injuries*
  • Young Adult