Plasmacytoma as a cause of obstructive sleep apnea.

Byrd, R P; Roy, T M; Bentz, W; Mehta, J B · Chest · 1996

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Solitary extramedullary plasmacytomas are uncommon neoplasms. They occur most frequently in the upper aerodigestive tract and account for 4% of the nonepithelial tumors in this site. The evolution of a plasmacytoma is unsteady and symptoms at presentation have included dystonia, dysphagia, oral pain, cough, and dyspnea on exertion. Plasmacytoma of the upper aerodigestive tract has not been previously reported as a cause of obstructive sleep apnea.

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