[Plasmacytoma and support therapy with calcitonin]

Vnitr Lek. 1991 Nov-Dec;37(11-12):898-900.
[Article in Czech]

Abstract

The author describes the excellent effect of two-years therapy of a female patient suffering from multiple myeloma, using the calcitonin preparation Miacalcic Sandoz. During the two and a half year follow up of the patient only a small progression of the bone affection occurred. The patient who on account of pain was treated with opiates was unable to walk unaided, now walks does not take analgesics.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Calcitonin / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Multiple Myeloma / diagnosis
  • Multiple Myeloma / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Calcitonin