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During posterior C6-T1 decompression, a gray, friable epidural mass encasing the left C7 and C8 nerve roots was identified and completely resected. Histopathological examination demonstrated a kappa-restricted plasma cell neoplasm with a Ki-67 index of 80%. Positron emission tomography-computed tomography revealed multiple hypermetabolic osseous lesions, and a peripheral blood smear showed 26% circulating plasma cells, establishing the diagnosis of primary PCL. Radicular pain and arm strength improved after decompression and lesion resection, and hematologic\/oncologic therapy was initiated.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n Rapidly recurrent radiculopathy after cervical surgery for degenerative disease should prompt consideration of nondegenerative etiologies. 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