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Multiple myeloma with initial presentation in the jaw: a clinical-pathologic discussion
Journal of Oral Pathology
|April 1, 1985
Summary
This case study highlights a rare presentation of multiple myeloma initially mistaken for dental issues. Despite initial treatment, the patient succumbed to advanced plasma cell leukemia, underscoring the importance of considering systemic diseases in persistent jaw pain.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Hematology
- Oral Pathology
Background:
- Multiple myeloma is a plasma cell malignancy.
- Jaw pain can be an atypical presenting symptom.
- Early diagnosis is crucial for patient outcomes.