[Anesthetic experiences in 3 patients with multiple myeloma]

Multiple myeloma which occurs mostly in aged people is a neoplastic proliferation of plasma cells characterized by immunoglobulin disorders. It presents various kinds of signs and complications depending on its stage and involved organs, and these complications often require surgical treatment. Risk factors to be considered include renal failure, hemorrhagic tendency, increased susceptibility to infections, hyperviscosity syndrome, anemia, and hypercalcemia. We report 5 anesthetic experiences in 3 cases with multiple myeloma.