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A Case of Multiple Myeloma Misdiagnosed as Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis and Review of Relevant Literature
Joint Authors
Homsi, Yamen
Schoninger, Scott
Kreps, Alexandra
Milojkvovic, Natasa
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-10-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Multiple myeloma (MM) is a malignant plasma cell proliferation producing large numbers of monoclonal immunoglobulins.
Typical MM symptoms include anemia, renal failure, hypercalcemia, and bone pain.
Atypical symptoms have rarely been reported in the literature.
We report a case of a 58-year-old male who presented with symmetrical inflammatory polyarthritis and was misdiagnosed with seronegative rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
After failing many RA treatments and with further workup, the diagnosis of MM was made.
This rare manifestation of MM carries a diagnostic challenge and causes a significant delay in treating such patients.
Here, we report this unusual initial presentation with review of several cases in the English literature describing similar presentations.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Schoninger, Scott& Homsi, Yamen& Kreps, Alexandra& Milojkvovic, Natasa. 2018. A Case of Multiple Myeloma Misdiagnosed as Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis and Review of Relevant Literature. Case Reports in Rheumatology،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1149920
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Schoninger, Scott…[et al.]. A Case of Multiple Myeloma Misdiagnosed as Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis and Review of Relevant Literature. Case Reports in Rheumatology No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1149920
American Medical Association (AMA)
Schoninger, Scott& Homsi, Yamen& Kreps, Alexandra& Milojkvovic, Natasa. A Case of Multiple Myeloma Misdiagnosed as Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis and Review of Relevant Literature. Case Reports in Rheumatology. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1149920
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1149920