Renal Pelvic and Periureter Masses in Cutaneous and Systemic Plasmacytosis

We report a case of cutaneous and systemic plasmacytosis (CSP), with unusually large bilateral renal pelvic and periureteral masses, accompanied by severe renal dysfunction. A 53-year-old man with disseminated reddish-brown plaques developed progressive renal failure over 3 years. Laboratory tests revealed polyclonal hypergammaglobulinemia; imaging showed renal masses and lymphadenopathy. Skin and lymph node biopsies confirmed plasma cell infiltration. After excluding other differential diagnoses, the renal involvement was considered to share a common cause with other lesions, and CSP was diagnosed. Subsequent glucocorticoid therapy improved renal function, cutaneous lesions, and periaortic lymphadenopathy, highlighting its efficacy for CSP-related renal disease.

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Annals of Internal Medicine Clinical Cases
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2026-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.7326/aimcc.2025.0597
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Multiple Myeloma Research and Treatments
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Renal Pelvic and Periureter Masses in Cutaneous and Systemic Plasmacytosis

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We report a case of cutaneous and systemic plasmacytosis (CSP), with unusually large bilateral renal pelvic and periureteral masses, accompanied by severe renal dysfunction. A 53-year-old man with disseminated reddish-brown plaques developed progressive renal failure over 3 years. Laboratory tests revealed polyclonal hypergammaglobulinemia; imaging showed renal masses and lymphadenopathy. Skin and lymph node biopsies confirmed plasma cell infiltration. After excluding other differential diagnoses, the renal involvement was considered to share a common cause with other lesions, and CSP was diagnosed. Subsequent glucocorticoid therapy improved renal function, cutaneous lesions, and periaortic lymphadenopathy, highlighting its efficacy for CSP-related renal disease.

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