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Massive Retroperitoneal Hemorrhage as an Initial Presentation of a Rare and Aggressive Form of Multiple Myeloma
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-01-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Multiple myeloma, a plasma cell neoplasm, presents most commonly with anemia, hypercalcemia, renal failure, and bone pain.
Only few cases of clinical aggressive presentation associated with bleeding were reported in the medical literature.
The reported cases included gastrointestinal bleeding and cardiac tamponade.
Spontaneous retroperitoneal haemorrhage as initial presentation has not been so far reported.
We hereby report a case of a 64-year-old female who was found to have catastrophic hemorrhage in the retroperitoneal region that extended into intrathecal space causing cord compression.
The case posed a significant diagnostic and management dilemma.
This case emphasizes the need to think broadly and include multiple myeloma in the diagnosis of unexplained massive retroperitoneal bleeding.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Alawadhi, Aydah& Leb, Laszlo. 2016. Massive Retroperitoneal Hemorrhage as an Initial Presentation of a Rare and Aggressive Form of Multiple Myeloma. Case Reports in Hematology،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100886
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Alawadhi, Aydah& Leb, Laszlo. Massive Retroperitoneal Hemorrhage as an Initial Presentation of a Rare and Aggressive Form of Multiple Myeloma. Case Reports in Hematology No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100886
American Medical Association (AMA)
Alawadhi, Aydah& Leb, Laszlo. Massive Retroperitoneal Hemorrhage as an Initial Presentation of a Rare and Aggressive Form of Multiple Myeloma. Case Reports in Hematology. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100886
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1100886