Multiple myeloma presenting with hepatosplenomegaly

J Assoc Physicians India. 2011 Jul:59:456-8.

Abstract

Multiple myeloma, a clonal plasma cell disorder, commonly affects adults above 50 years age and accounts for about 10% of all hematological malignancies. Anemia, bone pains, renal failure are the most common symptoms at presentation. Though extra-medullary extra-osseous disease is well known in the course of the disease, initial presentation with extramedullary disease alone is rare. Such presentation may represent poor biology of the disease and/or advanced stage. Early diagnosis and treatment may improve outcomes. We herewith report the case of a 43 year old lady who presented with hepatosplenomegaly, without any classical manifestations of multiple myeloma and discuss the relevant literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen / diagnostic imaging
  • Adult
  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Biopsy
  • Boronic Acids / therapeutic use
  • Bortezomib
  • Dexamethasone / therapeutic use
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Hepatomegaly / etiology*
  • Hepatomegaly / therapy
  • Humans
  • Multiple Myeloma / complications*
  • Multiple Myeloma / diagnosis
  • Multiple Myeloma / drug therapy
  • Pyrazines / therapeutic use
  • Splenomegaly / etiology*
  • Splenomegaly / therapy
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Boronic Acids
  • Pyrazines
  • Bortezomib
  • Dexamethasone