Exceptional Manifestation of Multiple Myeloma.
kappa band
multiple myeloma
myelogram
pleural immunofixation
pleurisy
Journal
Cureus
ISSN: 2168-8184
Titre abrégé: Cureus
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101596737
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Aug 2023
Aug 2023
Historique:
accepted:
03
08
2023
medline:
4
9
2023
pubmed:
4
9
2023
entrez:
4
9
2023
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Despite being a rare occurrence, multiple myeloma (MM) has been reported as an alternative cause of pleurisy, with approximately 50 documented cases in the literature so far. In this case report, we present the clinical scenario of a patient who sought medical attention due to symptoms of dyspnea, chest pain, and weight loss. Through a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, it was determined that the patient's pleural involvement was attributable to MM, a hematological malignancy. This case highlights the importance of considering MM as a potential etiology in patients presenting with pleural manifestations, even in settings where tuberculosis is the prevailing cause.
Identifiants
pubmed: 37664350
doi: 10.7759/cureus.42881
pmc: PMC10474444
doi:
Types de publication
Case Reports
Langues
eng
Pagination
e42881Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2023, Thouil et al.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
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