Concurrent Polycythemia of Undetermined Etiology and Smouldering Plasma Cell Myeloma
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-09-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The combination of polycythemia and plasma cell myeloma occurring concurrently is very rare and few cases have been reported in the literature.
Further, the vast majority of these cases are cases of polycythemia vera and myeloma.
Here, we present a case of polycythemia of undetermined etiology and myeloma.
The patient is a 48-year-old Caucasian male who was originally diagnosed with polycythemia of undetermined etiology.
Twelve years later, when a bone marrow biopsy was performed in an attempt to determine the etiology of the polycythemia, findings diagnostic of plasma cell myeloma were discovered.
Subsequent serum studies were also consistent with a plasma cell neoplasm, while evaluation for end-organ damage was negative.
A battery of genetic and biochemical tests ruled out various congenital polycythemias, leading to a final diagnosis of polycythemia of undetermined etiology and smouldering plasma cell myeloma.
This case highlights that while being unusual, polycythemia and plasma cell myeloma can occur concurrently, and, in this report, we discuss both entities and potential mechanisms of the pathophysiology of the concurrent presentation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Katerji, Roula& Hudson, Chad A.. 2018. Concurrent Polycythemia of Undetermined Etiology and Smouldering Plasma Cell Myeloma. Case Reports in Pathology،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148937
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Katerji, Roula& Hudson, Chad A.. Concurrent Polycythemia of Undetermined Etiology and Smouldering Plasma Cell Myeloma. Case Reports in Pathology No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148937
American Medical Association (AMA)
Katerji, Roula& Hudson, Chad A.. Concurrent Polycythemia of Undetermined Etiology and Smouldering Plasma Cell Myeloma. Case Reports in Pathology. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148937
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1148937