Cytologic Diagnosis of Malignant Pleural Effusion in Multiple Myeloma: Two Case Reports
Korean Journal of Pathology
;
: 382-385, 2009.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-108856
ABSTRACT
Malignant pleural effusion in multiple myeloma (MM) is extremely rare and is associated with poor prognosis. We experienced two cases of MM IgA type with malignant pleural effusion. The diagnoses were based on characteristic cytology and CD138 immunocytochemistry. The patients received several cycles of combination chemotherapy, since symptoms were more aggressive with an uncontrolled pleural effusion. We review the clinical features of these cases and literature concerning myelomatous pleural effusion.
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Main subject:
Pleural Effusion
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Prognosis
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Immunoglobulin A
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Immunohistochemistry
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Pleural Effusion, Malignant
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Drug Therapy, Combination
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Multiple Myeloma
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Pathology
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
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