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Published on: August 11, 2023
Multiple myeloma with an unusual oral presentation
Anjali Nayak1, Meghanand T Nayak2
1Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Teerthanker Mahaveer Dental College & Hospital, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Bagadpur, Delhi Road, Moradabad - 244001, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Multiple myeloma, a cancer of plasma cells, can cause rare oral symptoms like petechiae and gingival swelling. Early diagnosis through blood tests and imaging is crucial for managing this bone marrow disorder.
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Oncology
- Oral Medicine
Background:
- Multiple myeloma is a plasma cell dyscrasia originating in the bone marrow.
- Oral manifestations are common but frequently undiagnosed in multiple myeloma patients.
- Neoplastic plasma cells proliferate, affecting multiple bone marrow sites.
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