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Multiple myeloma in a 27-year-old: A rare presentation with cutaneous involvement and literature insights.

Authors :
Grari, Oussama
Miry, Nadir
Himri, Amina
Douzi, Nisma
Elmoujtahide, Dounia
Sebbar, El-houcine
Bennani, Amal
Choukri, Mohammed
Source :
International Journal of Medical Biochemistry. 2024, Vol. 7 Issue 3, p208-211. 4p.
Publication Year :
2024

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