| Coexistence of plasma cell granulomas of lung and central nervous system. | |
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PMID: 8838375 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A rare case of concurrent plasma cell granulomas (PCG) of the lung and the central nervous system (CNS) is reported. A 30-year-old man was presented with recurrent left headaches lasting for two years. Computerized tomographic (CT) scan and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head disclosed a process extending from the lateral aspect of the left cavernous sinus to the tentorium cerebelli and the infratemporal fossa through the foramen ovale. At the same time, chest-X ray and CT scan showed three symptomless masses of the pulmonary right lower lobe. Histological examination of cerebral samples and of one of the pulmonary nodules revealed the presence of a fibrous tissue containing numerous lymphocytes and plasma cells as well as remnants of vascular and respiratory structures. Immunohistochemical study proved these cells to be polyclonal. Ultrastructural analysis confirmed the presence of lymphoid cells and failed to disclose any argument for meningioma or histiocytosis X. The differential diagnostic problems of PCG are discussed as well as considerations about clinicopathological features, histogenesis and pathogenesis of inflammatory pseudotumours (IPT). |
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Authors:
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F Le Marc'hadour; J P Lavieille; C Guilcher; E Brambilla; P Y Brichon; J F Lebas; R Charachon; B Pasquier |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pathology, research and practice Volume: 191 ISSN: 0344-0338 ISO Abbreviation: Pathol. Res. Pract. Publication Date: 1995 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1996-12-03 Completed Date: 1996-12-03 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7806109 Medline TA: Pathol Res Pract Country: GERMANY |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1038-45 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Pathology, University of Medicine, Grenoble, France. |
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Adult Biopsy Brain Diseases / complications*, pathology Dura Mater / pathology Granuloma, Plasma Cell / complications*, pathology Humans Immunohistochemistry Lung / radiography Lymphocytes / ultrastructure Male Microscopy, Electron Plasma Cell Granuloma, Pulmonary / complications*, pathology, radiography Plasma Cells / ultrastructure Tomography, X-Ray Computed |
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Pathol Res Pract. 1995 Oct;191(10):1047-8
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8838377
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Pathol Res Pract. 1995 Oct;191(10):1046 [PMID: 8838376 ] |
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