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Pleural effusion in multiple myeloma

J N Rodríguez1, A Pereira, J C Martínez

  • 1Service of Internal Medicine, Hospital General de Huelva, Spain.

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|February 1, 1994
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This study details the first reported case of IgA-kappa multiple myeloma causing a specific type of pleural effusion. Most myelomatous pleural effusions are linked to IgA multiple myeloma.

Area of Science:

  • Hematology
  • Oncology
  • Pulmonology

Background:

  • Multiple myeloma is a plasma cell malignancy.
  • Pleural effusions can be a rare manifestation of multiple myeloma.
  • Adenosine deaminase (ADA) activity is an enzyme marker.

Observation:

  • A unique case of IgA-kappa multiple myeloma presented with a myelomatous and eosinophilic pleural effusion.
  • Elevated adenosine deaminase activity was noted in the pleural fluid.

Findings:

  • This is the first reported instance of IgA-kappa multiple myeloma manifesting as this specific pleural effusion type.
  • Literature review indicates that 80% of myelomatous pleural effusions are associated with IgA multiple myeloma.

Implications:

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  • This case expands the understanding of multiple myeloma presentations.
  • Highlights the diagnostic significance of pleural fluid analysis, including ADA activity.
  • Suggests a potential association between IgA myeloma and specific pleural effusion characteristics.