Unusual Presentation of Multiple Myeloma as Myeloma Ascites - Case Report

Authors

  • Sundas Ali Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (P.I.M.S), Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Sana Syed Department of Pathology, Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission General Hospital, Islamabad
  • Huma Abdul Shakoor Department of Pathology, Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission General Hospital, Islamabad
  • Masooma Raza Department of Pathology, Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission General Hospital, Islamabad
  • Shahzad Ali Jiskani Department of Pathology, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad
  • Samina Amanat Department of Pathology, Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission General Hospital, Islamabad

Keywords:

multiple myeloma, ascites, plasma cells

Abstract

Multiple Myeloma is a malignant plasma cell disorder. Aggressive myeloma may involve extramedullary sites. Ascites due to peritoneal involvement by clonal plasma cells is rare at initial presentation. We report an unusual case of IgA Lambda Multiple Myeloma in a 48-year old male patient, who presented with myelomatous ascites and sparing of skeletal system.

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Published

2022-01-23

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 2 (2021): July-December

Section

Case Report

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