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[Rheumatoid arthritis terminating in multiple myeloma]
Summary
This case study details a patient with rheumatoid arthritis who developed IgG kappa-type multiple myeloma. The progression involved M proteinemia, bone lesions, and elevated IL-6, highlighting a rare comorbidity.
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Immunology
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease.
- Multiple myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells.
- The co-occurrence of RA and multiple myeloma is rare.