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[Multiple myeloma in siblings].

T Watanabe1, Y Suzuki, S Murakami

  • 1Department of Clinical Laboratory, Katta General Hospital.

[Rinsho Ketsueki] the Japanese Journal of Clinical Hematology
|April 13, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Familial multiple myeloma cases suggest genetic links. Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) studies in two affected siblings indicate potential associations between specific HLA types and the blood disorder.

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Area of Science:

  • Hematology
  • Oncology
  • Immunogenetics

Background:

  • Multiple myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells, typically occurring sporadically.
  • Understanding the genetic and environmental factors contributing to multiple myeloma is crucial for early detection and treatment.

Observation:

  • Two sisters out of eleven siblings were diagnosed with multiple myeloma.
  • A third sibling was diagnosed with leukemia, indicating a higher prevalence of blood disorders within the family.
  • Both multiple myeloma patients exhibited characteristic clinical and laboratory findings, including M protein, bone lesions, and atypical plasma cells.

Findings:

  • Serum immunoelectrophoresis revealed specific M protein types (IgG-lambda, Bence Jones-kappa, IgA-kappa).
  • Radiological examination showed punched-out bone lesions in both patients.
  • Bone marrow examinations confirmed significant percentages of atypical plasma cells (14% and 90%).
  • Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) typing identified shared and distinct HLA alleles (A31, B39, B51, Cw7 in patient 1; A31, B51, B62, Cw4 in patient 2).

Implications:

  • The familial clustering of multiple myeloma and leukemia suggests a potential genetic predisposition.
  • The identified HLA associations warrant further investigation to explore their role in multiple myeloma pathogenesis.
  • This case study highlights the importance of family history in identifying individuals at higher risk for hematological malignancies.

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