Abstract
A case of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) complicated by multiple myeloma is presented. The lupus diagnosis was established together with the diagnosis of myeloma but the symptoms had commenced a few years before. The putative mechanisms underlying this unusual combination are discussed.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Chloroquine / therapeutic use
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Female
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Humans
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Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications*
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Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / diagnosis
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Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / drug therapy
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Melphalan / therapeutic use
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Multiple Myeloma / complications*
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Multiple Myeloma / diagnosis
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Multiple Myeloma / drug therapy
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Paraproteinemias
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Prednisone / therapeutic use
Substances
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Chloroquine
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Melphalan
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Prednisone