Extramedullary myeloma representing as a pericardial effusion with tamponade: two case reports and a further review of 19 cases in the literature

W Abelman; A Virchis; K Yong

doi:10.1080/10428190400011583

Extramedullary myeloma representing as a pericardial effusion with tamponade: two case reports and a further review of 19 cases in the literature

Leuk Lymphoma. 2005 Jan;46(1):137-42. doi: 10.1080/10428190400011583.

Authors

W Abelman¹, A Virchis, K Yong

Affiliation

¹ Department of Haematology, Barnet and Chase Farm NHS Trust, Enfield, London, UK. [email protected]

PMID: 15621792
DOI: 10.1080/10428190400011583

Abstract

Two rare cases of extramedullary pericardial myeloma presenting after initial diagnosis of multiple myeloma are described. A systematic search using PubMed (National Library of Medicine) identified a further 19 cases in the literature. The characteristics of presentation, duration of survival and optimal management of patients with pericardial myelomatous involvement are discussed.

Publication types

Case Reports
Review

MeSH terms

Aged
Cardiac Tamponade / complications*
Cardiac Tamponade / diagnosis*
Female
Humans
Multiple Myeloma / complications*
Multiple Myeloma / diagnosis*
Survival Rate