Light chain Amyloidosis (AL) associated with multiple myeloma revealed by peripheral bilateral polyarthritis: a case report

Rova Malala Fandresena Randrianarisoa; Efrasie Rafanomezantsoa; Hitsy Andraina Razafindrazaka; Mihaja Raberahona; Volatiana Andriananja; Stéphanie Norotiana Andriamiharisoa; Fidiarivony Ralison; Hanta Marie Danielle Vololontiana; Mamy Jean de Dieu Randria

doi:10.1002/ccr3.3968

Light chain Amyloidosis (AL) associated with multiple myeloma revealed by peripheral bilateral polyarthritis: a case report

Clin Case Rep. 2021 Feb 27;9(4):2153-2157. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.3968. eCollection 2021 Apr.

Authors

Rova Malala Fandresena Randrianarisoa¹, Efrasie Rafanomezantsoa², Hitsy Andraina Razafindrazaka¹, Mihaja Raberahona², Volatiana Andriananja², Stéphanie Norotiana Andriamiharisoa³, Fidiarivony Ralison³, Hanta Marie Danielle Vololontiana¹, Mamy Jean de Dieu Randria²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Internal Medicine University Hospital of Joseph Raseta Befelatanana Antananarivo Madagascar.
² Department of Infectious Diseases University Hospital of Joseph Raseta Befelatanana Antananarivo Madagascar.
³ Department of Internal Medicine University Hospital of Mahavoky Atsimo Mahajanga Madagascar.

Abstract

In chronic polyarthritis, the presence of macroglossia with absence of rheumatoid factor and anti-CCP antibodies may be suggestive of amyloid arthopathy. Clinical evaluation takes precedence over classification criteria.

Keywords: AL amyloidosis; macroglossia; multiple myeloma; rheumatoid arthritis.

Publication types

Case Reports