Pseudo-stroke manifestation of multiple myeloma: a report of two cases with literature review

Folia Neuropathol. 2013;51(1):87-91. doi: 10.5114/fn.2013.34200.

Abstract

Multiple myeloma rarely presents with neurological symptoms. We describe two patients with pseudo-stroke manifestation of multiple myeloma. The first patient was a 60-year-old female with the initial presentation of multiple myeloma forming a large skull tumour compressing the brain with resultant symptoms of aphasia, limited logical contact and right upper extremity paresis. The second patient was a 69-year-old female who presented with a partial motor epileptic seizure involving both right limbs with persisting weakness of muscles and speech disturbances due to a skull tumour 4 years after the diagnosis of multiple myeloma. Pseudo-stroke manifestation of multiple myeloma is extremely uncommon, however it can sometimes be observed both as an initial presentation and in the course of long-lasting disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Brain Neoplasms / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Multiple Myeloma / complications*
  • Muscle Weakness / etiology
  • Speech Disorders / etiology