Trying to stomach multiple myeloma: A case report.
Nicholas J Campbell1, Juan C Malpartida1, Michael G Davis1
1College of Medicine Chattanooga, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Chattanooga, TN 37403, USA.
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
|June 14, 2021
Summary
This case study highlights an unusual co-occurrence of gastroparesis and multiple myeloma in a 51-year-old male. The study explores a potential, previously undocumented link between these two conditions.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Hematology
- Oncology
Background:
- Multiple myeloma is a hematologic malignancy characterized by plasma cell proliferation.
- Gastroparesis is a gastrointestinal motility disorder affecting gastric emptying.
Observation:
- A 51-year-old male presented with nausea, vomiting, and constipation.
- Simultaneously, he was diagnosed with renal injury, anemia, and lytic lesions indicative of multiple myeloma.
Findings:
- The patient was also diagnosed with gastroparesis, a condition not previously associated with multiple myeloma.
- This case presents a unique clinical scenario where both conditions were diagnosed concurrently.
Implications:
- This report may prompt further research into the potential pathophysiological links between multiple myeloma and gastroparesis.
- Understanding this association could lead to improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for patients with either condition.
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