Abstract
Multiple myeloma (MM) is a relatively uncommon neoplastic proliferation of monoclonal plasma cells. Common manifestations are related to infiltration of plasma cells into bones and other organs, causing an increased total serum protein concentration, hypercalcemia, kidney injury, and anemia. The most common type of MM is IgG Kappa, and the second most common type is the IgA subtype. Hyperviscosity (HVS) is a rare presentation of MM and management includes prompt plasmapheresis, resulting in significant reduction of serum viscosity and symptomatic relief. We present a case of IgA Lambda MM presenting with HVS.
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Onyechi, Afoma; Ohemeng-Dapaah, Jessica; Kang, Ayesha; Lacasse, Alexandre; and Kunwor, Ranju
(2024)
"Viscous Vengeance: A Case Report of Hyperviscosity Syndrome in IgA Lambda Multiple Myeloma,"
Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives: Vol. 14:
Iss.
5, Article 17.
DOI: 10.55729/2000-9666.1397
Available at:
https://scholarlycommons.gbmc.org/jchimp/vol14/iss5/17
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