Plasma cell granuloma ; a case report

Abstract

A 15-year-old female was admitted to our hospital because of an abnormal shadow on a routine chest x-ray. Chest x-rays and chest CT scans revealed a well-defined tumor shadow in the left lower lobe. Serum CA19-9 and SLX were elevated. As we could not rule out malignancy, thoracotomy was performed. The pathological examination of the resected specimen showed plasma cell granuloma with policlonality. Postoperative CA19-9 and SLX did not return-to normal. Because the recurrence of this disease has been reported, although rarely, we must carefully follow this patient.