Metastatic Pulmonary Calcification in Multiple Myeloma in a 45-Year-Old Man
Joint Authors
Varon, Joseph
Khimani, Amina
Surani, Sara
Surani, Salim R.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-04-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Metastatic calcification has been associated with multiple-myeloma-induced hypercalcemia.
Despite of a relatively high prevalence of metastatic pulmonary calcification in patients with multiple myeloma, only a few cases have been clinically and radiologically detected.
A 45-year-old Hispanic male presented to the Emergency Department with complaint of worsening weakness and myalgia.
Laboratory findings revealed renal insufficiency and hypercalcemia.
CT scan of chest revealed calcified pleural and pulmonary nodule.
Technetium (Tc) 99 bone scan revealed diffuse activity in the pulmonary parenchyma consistent with metastatic pulmonary calcification.
Metastatic pulmonary calcification, despite its high prevalence, remains undetected.
This is, in part, due to its radiographic characteristic properties that evade detection by routine imaging studies.
We present a case of a metastatic pulmonary calcification in a patient diagnosed with multiple myeloma and chronic kidney disease, as well as a brief literature review including clinical findings and treatment options.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Surani, Salim R.& Surani, Sara& Khimani, Amina& Varon, Joseph. 2013. Metastatic Pulmonary Calcification in Multiple Myeloma in a 45-Year-Old Man. Case Reports in Pulmonology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-464280
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Surani, Salim R.…[et al.]. Metastatic Pulmonary Calcification in Multiple Myeloma in a 45-Year-Old Man. Case Reports in Pulmonology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-464280
American Medical Association (AMA)
Surani, Salim R.& Surani, Sara& Khimani, Amina& Varon, Joseph. Metastatic Pulmonary Calcification in Multiple Myeloma in a 45-Year-Old Man. Case Reports in Pulmonology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-464280
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-464280