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Indian J Med Sci ; 2010 June; 64(6) 281-284
Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-145541

ABSTRACT

Plasma cell leukemia is a rare, aggressive form of multiple myeloma. A 35-year-old male presented with backache, generalized weakness, and facial puffiness. His complete blood count showed anemia and a high WBC count with atypical cells on peripheral smear. Bone marrow examination showed more than 90% of atypical plasma cells, confirming a diagnosis of plasma cell leukemia. Patient also had azotemia, hypercalcemia, and hyperuricemia. The patient was started on chemotherapy along with supportive care. Patient improved dramatically and he was discharged on regular follow-up.


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Adult , Antineoplastic Agents/therapeutic use , Blood Cell Count , Hospice Care , Humans , Leukemia, Plasma Cell/drug therapy , Leukemia, Plasma Cell/epidemiology , Male , Melphalan/therapeutic use , Prednisolone/therapeutic use , Thalidomide/therapeutic use
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