A Rare Case of Nonsecretory Multiple Myeloma in Lagos, Nigeria: A Case Report and Literature Review
Joint Authors
John-Olabode, Sarah
Odesanya, Majeed
Uche, Ebele
Dosunmu, Adedoyin
Akinbami, A. Akinsegun
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-11-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Multiple myeloma (MM) is a plasma cell disorder associated with clonal proliferation of plasma cells.
Nonsecretory multiple myeloma (NSMM) is a rare variant of MM and accounts for approximately 1% to 5% of all cases.
It is defined as symptomatic myeloma without detectable monoclonal immunoglobulin on serum or urine electrophoresis.
This variant usually poses a diagnostic challenge to the clinician.
We present a 60-year-old Nigerian man who was investigated extensively for bone pain, weight loss, and anaemia.
He was eventually diagnosed as having nonsecretory multiple myeloma based on histology and immunohistochemistry results of bone marrow trephine biopsy.
He is currently being managed with bortezomib, doxorubicin, and thalidomide, as well as zoledronic acid.
He is also on anticoagulation.
He continues to show remarkable clinical improvement.
We describe this case report and literature review for better awareness amongst medical practitioners and pathologists.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Uche, Ebele& Akinbami, A. Akinsegun& John-Olabode, Sarah& Dosunmu, Adedoyin& Odesanya, Majeed. 2015. A Rare Case of Nonsecretory Multiple Myeloma in Lagos, Nigeria: A Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058884
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Uche, Ebele…[et al.]. A Rare Case of Nonsecretory Multiple Myeloma in Lagos, Nigeria: A Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Uche, Ebele& Akinbami, A. Akinsegun& John-Olabode, Sarah& Dosunmu, Adedoyin& Odesanya, Majeed. A Rare Case of Nonsecretory Multiple Myeloma in Lagos, Nigeria: A Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports in Medicine. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058884
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1058884