Multiple Myeloma Presenting with Distal Limb Gangrene: An Odd Case Report

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a plasmocytic malignant proliferation of a single clone resulting in an overabundance of monoclonal immunoglobulins. MM commonly presents with bone disorders, renal failure, anaemia and hypercalcaemia. Hyperviscosity syndrome is rare, as are vaso-occlusive symptoms. The auth...

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Main Authors: Joana Jacinto, Alexandra Malheiro, Andreia Pestana, Tiago Freitas, M. Luz Brazão
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMC MEDIA SRL 2014-12-01
Series:European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
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Online Access:http://ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/167