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Plasma cell neoplasms in the young.

N Geetha1, M Jayaprakash, A Rekhanair

  • 1Regional Cancer Centre, Kerala, India.

The British Journal of Radiology
|February 16, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Multiple myeloma is exceptionally rare in individuals under 30. This study details two young patients diagnosed with this condition, highlighting their symptoms and treatment outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Hematology
  • Oncology
  • Pediatric Oncology

Background:

  • Multiple myeloma is a malignant proliferation of plasma cells, typically affecting older adults.
  • Incidence in patients under 30 years old is exceedingly rare, making such cases noteworthy for clinical and research purposes.

Observation:

  • Two adolescent/young adult patients, aged 18 and 20, were diagnosed with multiple myeloma.
  • Both presented with severe symptoms including extradural cord compression, lytic bone lesions, and bone marrow plasmacytosis.

Findings:

  • The described cases represent rare instances of early-onset multiple myeloma.
  • One patient achieved a 14-year survival following combination chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Implications:

  • These cases underscore the importance of considering multiple myeloma in the differential diagnosis of young patients with suggestive symptoms.
  • Further research into the unique biological and clinical characteristics of early-onset multiple myeloma is warranted.

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