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- Pilocytic astrocytomas are considered low-grade tumors that grow slowly by expansion rather than infiltration. They have a benign
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- Pilocytic astrocytomas most commonly occur in the cerebellum in children between 5-15 years old. They present as well-circumscribed yet non-encapsulated masses that are often cystic with a projecting nodule.
- Microscopically, they have a biphasic pattern of dense, elongated astrocytes alternating with loose, microcystic regions. They frequently contain Rosenthal fibers and abnormal, thick-walled blood vessels.
- Pilocytic astrocytomas are considered low-grade tumors that grow slowly by expansion rather than infiltration. They have a benign
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This document summarizes the case of a 67-year-old woman presenting with chronic headache and right-sided weakness. Imaging revealed a heterogeneous mass centered in the splenium of the corpus callosum, with significant edema. The differential diagnosis includes glioblastoma, lymphoma, metastasis, demyelination, and toxoplasmosis. Histopathology found features consistent with glioblastoma such as cellular atypia, necrosis, endothelial proliferation, and GFAP positivity.
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Plasma Cell Granuloma of the Clavicle- A Rare Case Presentation
1. Plasma Cell Granuloma of the Clavicle- A Rare Case Presenta-
tion
Akhtar K*
, Kamal M , Alam S and Sherwani RK
Department of Pathology, Aligarh Muslim University, India
Volume 2 Issue 1- 2019
Received Date: 04 Jan 2018
Accepted Date: 26 Jan 2019
Published Date: o4 Feb 2019
1. Abstract
Plasma cell granuloma (PCG), also known as inflammatory pseudotumor, is a rare non neoplastic
lesion. Although the etiology of the lesion is unclear, an altered antigen antibodyreaction have
been implicated to play a role. Some authors consider PCG to be a result of inflammation follow-
ing minor trauma or surgery. Others have reported cases of PCG associated with drug (amlodipine
and cyclosporine) intake. Thus the etiology seems to be multifactorial. The lesion shows no sex
predilection and may occur at any age. PCG is usually asymptomatic but can become symptomatic
secondary to its size and location. Here we present a rare case of plasma cell granuloma of the
clavicle. To the best of our knowledge plasma cell granuloma of the clavicle is the first case of PCG
at this foci to be reported in literature till date.
Annals of
Clinical and Medical Case Reports
Citation:Akhtar K, Kamal M , Alam S and Sherwani RK, Plasma Cell Granuloma of the Clavicle- A Rare
Case Presentation. Annals of Clinical and Medical Case Reports. 2019; 2(1): 1-3.
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*Corresponding Author (s): Kafil Akhtar, Department of Pathology, Jawaharlal Nehru
Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India, E-mail: drkafilakhtar@
gmail.com
Case Report
2. Keywords
Plasma cell granuloma; Clav-
icle; Histopathology
3. Introduction
Plasma cell granuloma (PCG), also known as inflammatory
pseudotumor, is a rare non neoplastic lesion comprised of a pre-
dominant polyclonal plasma cell infiltrate admixed with other
inflammatory cells in a fibrovascular background [1]. PCG pri-
marily occurs in lungs, but can be seen in other extrapulmonary
locations as well which includes oral cavity, brain, kidney, stom-
ach, heart and temporal bone [2-5].
In 1968, Bhaskar, Levin and Firch first reported the cases of gin-
gival plasma cell granuloma [2]. Due to the rarity of plasma cell
granuloma each new case should be reported in order to better
understand its etiopathogenesis, treatment and prognosis.
Here we present a rare case of plasma cell granuloma of the clavi-
cle. To the best of our knowledge plasma cell granuloma of the
clavicle is the first case of PCG at this foci to be reported in lit-
erature till date.
4. Case Presentation
A 35-year old male presented with swelling on the medial end of
right clavicle with history of difficulty in elevating right arm for
last 3 months. On examination, the swelling was non tender with
a smooth surface and well defined margins. It was firmin consist-
ency and measured about 2 cm in diameter. The overlying skin
had normal temperature as compared to surrounding area. There
was restriction of movement of arm during abduction along with
pain. X-ray showed an osteolytic lesion on medial end of right
clavicle (Figure 1).
Figure 1: X-ray showed an osteolytic lesion on medial end of right clavicle.
Fine needle aspiration cytology was done from the lesion and the
smears showed plenty of small plasmacytoid cells in dispersed
fashion. Wide excision biopsy from anterior approach was per-
formed and the respected specimen was sent for histopathologi-
cal examination. Grossly, the mass was globular and measured
2x3cm with irregular surface and presence of bony tissue. Mi-
croscopy revealed sheets and clusters of plasmacytoid cells in
sheets having eccentrically placed nuclei, coarse condensed
“clock-face” chromatin pattern and abundant cytoplasmadmixed
with lymphocytes and histiocytes on the background of loose
myxoid and collagenized stroma showing scattered fibroblasts
and myofibroblastswith foci of Russell bodies (Figures 2,3). Mi-
totic figures or nuclear atypia were not seen. Immunostaining
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local aggressiveness, and recurrences may affect the prognosis of
the disease [9,10].
6. Conclusion
Plasma cell granuloma is a rare non-neoplastic lesion, the exact
etiopathogenesis and prognosis of which is yet to be known. The
gross and microscopic similarities to other spindle cell tumors
can also be misinterpreted as those of a more aggressive lesion. So
awareness of PCG and its distinctive morphologic features is im-
portant in avoiding the misdiagnosis. It is essential to distinguish
PCG from other poor prognostic mimikers to avoid unnecessar-
ily aggressive treatment.
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