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Myelomatous pleural effusion

A Meoli1, S Willsie, R Fiorella

  • 1Pulmonary Division, Truman Medical Center, Kansas City, Mo., USA.

Southern Medical Journal
|January 1, 1997
PubMed
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Malignant pleural effusions are rare in multiple myeloma patients. Identifying myeloma cells in pleural fluid or biopsy indicates a myelomatous effusion, signaling a poor prognosis with survival typically within four months.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Hematology

Background:

  • Malignant pleural effusions are uncommon complications in patients diagnosed with multiple myeloma.
  • Pleural effusions in multiple myeloma patients are often attributed to other causes like congestive heart failure.

Observation:

  • This study focuses on the diagnostic criteria and prognostic significance of myelomatous effusions.
  • Malignant myeloma cells can be identified through cytologic examination of pleural fluid or pleural biopsy.

Findings:

  • The presence of malignant myeloma cells in the pleural space confirms a myelomatous effusion.
  • This diagnosis is associated with a significantly poor prognosis.

Implications:

  • Early identification of myelomatous effusions is crucial for patient management.

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  • The findings underscore the aggressive nature of multiple myeloma when it involves the pleura, necessitating prompt therapeutic strategies.