July 22, 2026 · Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology · DOI: 10.1200/JCO-26-00410

International Myeloma Working Group Recommendations for the Diagnosis and Management of Solitary Plasmacytomas

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The authors aim to provide updated recommendations for the diagnosis, management, and follow-up of solitary plasmacytomas (SPs), which are localized tumors of clonal plasma cells. They emphasize the importance of accurately distinguishing SPs from multiple myeloma (MM) using advanced diagnostic tools, as well as the role of local radiotherapy in treatment, while highlighting the evolving understanding of SPs and their potential progression to symptomatic myeloma. The recommendations reflect recent advancements in diagnostic capabilities and the need for a comprehensive evaluation strategy post-treatment.

Efstathios Kastritis, Shaji K Kumar, Vincent S Rajkumar, Wee Joo Chng, Luciano Costa, Monika Engelhardt, Wilson Gonsalves, Vania Hungria, Jens Hillengass, Dragan Jevremovic, Eirini Katodritou, Sigurður Yngvi Kristinsson, Sagar Lonial, Heinz Ludwig, Philip McCarthy, Elias Mai, Salomon Manier, Tom Martin, Maria-Victoria Mateos, Hira Mian, Joseph Mikhael, Philippe Moreau, Nikhil C Munshi, Bruno Paiva, Charlotte Pawlyn, Leo Rasche, Joshua Richter, Jesús San Miguel, Douglas W Sborov, Saad Z Usmani, Meletios A Dimopoulos, Elena Zamagni

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