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Pulmonary-renal syndrome as a clinical expression of multiple myeloma.

Authors :
Gameiro, Joana
Jorge, Sofia
Lopes, José António
da Costa, António Gomes
Source :
Nefrologia; jul/ago2017, Vol. 37 Issue 4, p445-446, 2p
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article presents a case study of 35-year-old woman with bilateral fine pulmonary crackles, and bilateral erythematous lesions in thighs. Examinations revealed anemia, leukocytosis with neutrophilia, and elevated C-reactive protein. Diagnosis of light chain deposits disease and multiple myeloma was diagnosed. Patient received chemotherapy and an autologous hematopoietic cell transplant, achieving maintained complete hematological response.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02116995
Volume :
37
Issue :
4
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Nefrologia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
124340621
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nefro.2016.10.020