Solitary plasmacytoma of the sternum: Surgical resection with long-term follow-up
Two patients with solitary plasmacytoma of the sternum were treated with primary surgical resection, Good long-term results were obtained. There is no long-term documentation that primary radiotherapy alone it the treatment of choice for solitary plasmacytomas. An individualized approach is warrante...
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Veröffentlicht in: | The Annals of thoracic surgery 1989-12, Vol.48 (6), p.859-862 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Two patients with solitary plasmacytoma of the sternum were treated with primary surgical resection, Good long-term results were obtained. There is no long-term documentation that primary radiotherapy alone it the treatment of choice for solitary plasmacytomas. An individualized approach is warranted, especially when there is an isolated bulky lesion involving the chest wall. |
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ISSN: | 0003-4975 1552-6259 |
DOI: | 10.1016/0003-4975(89)90688-7 |