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Leucocytoclastic Vasculitis, Cryoglobulinemia, or Plasma Cell Leukemia: A Diagnostic Conundrum

Authors :
Chukwuemeka A. Umeh
Nwabundo Anusim
Ishmael Jaiyesimi
Joseph Anderson
Hycienth O Ahaneku
Ruby Gupta
Source :
Cureus
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Cureus, Inc., 2021.

Abstract

Plasma cell leukemia is rare and could be life-threatening. Even rarer and equally life-threatening is cryoglobulinemia. Both of them occurring together paints a grim clinical picture. We present the case of a 63-year-old male with plasma cell leukemia complicated by cryoglobulinemia with skin lesions. The report briefly reviews the clinical and diagnostic characteristics of plasma cell leukemia and well as available treatment options. It also highlights the need to consider non-chemotherapy-based regimens and clinical trials in the care of plasma cell leukemia patients.

Details

ISSN :
21688184
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Cureus
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....521a167ea3383556da470930fcce5591
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.16832