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Multiple myeloma in a 27-year-old: A rare presentation with cutaneous involvement and literature insights.
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International Journal of Medical Biochemistry . 2024, Vol. 7 Issue 3, p208-211. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Multiple myeloma (MM) is a hematological malignancy marked by the abnormal proliferation of plasma cells that invade the bone marrow and, in most cases, secrete a monoclonal protein. While typically diagnosed in older individuals with an average age of 70, MM is rarely observed in young adults. Here, we present a unique case of MM in a 27-year-old man with nodular lesions on the trunk, histologically confirmed as cutaneous MM. Laboratory investigations revealed acute renal impairment, hypercalcemia, and the presence of IgG-Lambda paraprotein. The myelogram confirmed plasmacytosis in more than 12% of the bone marrow mononuclear cells. This case highlights the relevance of considering MM in the differential diagnosis of young patients with unusual cutaneous manifestations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 25872362
- Volume :
- 7
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Medical Biochemistry
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 180050855
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.14744/ijmb.2023.79027