Plasmacytosis

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Plasmacytosis is a condition in which there is an unusually large proportion of plasma cells in tissues, exudates, or blood.^[1] Plasmacytosis may be divided into two types—cutaneous and systemic—both of which have identical skin findings.

Patients with plasmacytosis have been predominantly found to have lung infections (pneumonia, tuberculosis, abscess) whereas multiple myeloma is rarely found.^[2]

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Plasmacytosis from Other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis

Natural History

Complications

Prognosis

Diagnosis

Diagnostic Criteria

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

Imaging Findings

Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Surgery

Prevention

References

↑ James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews’ Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
↑ Callaway, MW; Braud, EL; McDonald, CR; Paine, CJ; Eichner, ER (Feb 1977). “Clinical correlates of bone marrow plasmacytosis”. Southern Medical Journal. 70 (2): 138–41, 152. doi:10.1097/00007611-197702000-00004. PMID 841386.

[Andrews-1] James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews’ Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.

[pmid841386-2] Callaway, MW; Braud, EL; McDonald, CR; Paine, CJ; Eichner, ER (Feb 1977). “Clinical correlates of bone marrow plasmacytosis”. Southern Medical Journal. 70 (2): 138–41, 152. doi:10.1097/00007611-197702000-00004. PMID 841386.

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