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World J Clin Cases. Aug 26, 2021; 9(24): 7110-7116
Published online Aug 26, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i24.7110
Coexistence of cervical extramedullary plasmacytoma and squamous cell carcinoma: A case report
Qing-Yun Zhang, Ting-Chao Li, Jiang Lin, Lian-Li He, Xiao-Yun Liu
Qing-Yun Zhang, Lian-Li He, Xiao-Yun Liu, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The First People’s Hospital of Zunyi and Third Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, Guizhou Province, China
Ting-Chao Li, Pathology Department, The First People’s Hospital of Zunyi and Third Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, Guizhou Province, China
Jiang Lin, Imaging Department, The First People’s Hospital of Zunyi and Third Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, Guizhou Province, China
Author contributions: Zhang QY wrote the manuscript; Li TC conducted the HE staining and immunohistochemistry and interpreted the data; Lin J performed the WRI examination and interpreted the data; He LL designed the study and collected the funds; Liu XY searched the literature.
Supported by Science and Technology Project of Zunyi City and The First People's Hospital of Zunyi, No. 187; 2018.
Informed consent statement: Written informed consent was obtained from this patient.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors declare no conflicts of interests.
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Corresponding author: Lian-Li He, MD, Professor, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The First People’s Hospital of Zunyi and Third Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, No. 98 Fenghuang Road, Zunyi 563000, Guizhou Province, China. 1744122878@qq.com
Received: December 21, 2020
Peer-review started: December 21, 2020
First decision: May 5, 2021
Revised: May 25, 2021
Accepted: July 2, 2021
Article in press: July 2, 2021
Published online: August 26, 2021
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Extramedullary plasmacytoma (EMP) is a plasma cell tumor that occurs outside the bone marrow. EMP in the reproductive organs is rare, and is difficult to distinguish from other primary or metastatic genital tumors or is easily missed. Herein, we describe a case with coexistence of EMP and squamous cell carcinoma in the cervix. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), B-ultrasound, and cervical canal scraping were used to further determine the diagnosis of EMP combined with squamous cell carcinoma. The patient had improved prognosis after appropriate treatments. This report suggests that screening with vaginal ultrasound and enhanced MRI can help to avoid misdiagnosis.