Myelomatous ascites and pleural effusion in relapsed multiple myeloma.

Authors :: Baksh M
Li K
Jiang L
Alegria V
Sher T
Roy V
Chanan-Khan A
Ailawadhi S
Parrondo RD
Alhaj Moustafa M
Source :: Clinical case reports [Clin Case Rep] 2022 Feb 02; Vol. 10 (2), pp. e05329. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Feb 02 (Print Publication: 2022).
Publication Year :: 2022
Abstract: Extramedullary multiple myeloma is seen in advanced and aggressive disease and occurs due to plasma cell infiltration of sites other than the bone marrow. Myelomatous ascites or pleural effusion is seen in less than 1% of cases and can be differentiated from infectious etiologies based on fluid cytology.<br />Competing Interests: M.B, M.A.M, K.L, L.J, V.A, V.R, T.S, A. C‐K, and R.D.P have no conflicts of interest to declare. S.A receives honoraria from Celgene and Takeda as well as research funding from Amgen, Janssen, Pharmacyclics, Cellectar, Bristol Myers Squibb, Medimmune, and Phosplatin.<br /> (© 2022 The Authors. Clinical Case Reports published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)