[IgD myeloma. Presentation of a case and review of the literature]

Minerva Med. 1990 Jan-Feb;81(1-2):103-5.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

A case of IgD myeloma that began with high paraproteinaemia, BJ proteinuria of type and 40% marrow plasmacellular infiltration is reported. These onset data suggested a large tumoral mass and hence a poor prognosis. On the other hand, after subjecting the patient to 4 polychemotherapy cycles (alkeran and prednisone) CM disappeared from serum and urine and bone lesion progression stopped. It is also stressed that this from presents clinical (frequent extra-osseous growth, presence of amyloidosis), laboratory (severe anaemia, renal insufficiency, BJ proteinuria) and particular prognostic features.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin D*
  • Male
  • Melphalan / administration & dosage
  • Multiple Myeloma* / diagnosis
  • Multiple Myeloma* / drug therapy
  • Prednisone / administration & dosage
  • Prognosis

Substances

  • Immunoglobulin D
  • Melphalan
  • Prednisone