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Myelomatous ascites.

D Morgan, W Cieplinski

    The American Journal of the Medical Sciences
    |October 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Ascites is a rare multiple myeloma symptom. This study highlights a unique case with predominant polymeric IgA, suggesting a link to mouse myeloma models.

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    Area of Science:

    • Hematology
    • Oncology

    Background:

    • Ascites is an uncommon manifestation of multiple myeloma.
    • This study investigates a specific case and reviews literature on myelomatous ascites.

    Observation:

    • A patient presented with early-onset ascites, minimal skeletal involvement, and predominantly polymeric IgA in serum.
    • Literature review identified 17 cases of myelomatous ascites.

    Findings:

    • IgA paraprotein was found in 71% of myelomatous ascites cases, a significantly higher incidence than in general myeloma.
    • Most cases lacked intra-abdominal plasmacytoma, though liver infiltration was frequent.
    • Ascites as a presenting feature was associated with skeletal sparing and IgA paraproteins in several instances.

    Implications:

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    • The findings suggest a potential analogy between human myelomatous ascites (especially IgA-associated) and experimentally induced mouse myelomas.
    • Polymeric IgA's role in the tissue origin of paraproteins warrants further investigation.
    • Understanding these associations may improve diagnosis and treatment strategies for multiple myeloma with ascites.