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Multiple myeloma and systemic lupus erythematosus in a young woman.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19734735     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Although systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is associated with lymphoid malignancies, concurrent multiple myeloma and SLE are rare. We report a 28-year-old black woman with SLE who developed smoldering IgA kappa multiple myeloma. The coexistence of these conditions in this age and race has not been previously reported. A literature search was conducted and all 12 previously reported cases of concurrent SLE and multiple myeloma were reviewed. The demographic and clinical features of multiple myeloma in SLE are summarized. Possible mechanisms underlying this association are also discussed. In the appropriate clinical context, multiple myeloma should be considered in SLE patients irrespective of young age, race, SLE disease activity, or duration.
Authors:
Kelechi Okoli; Farzan Irani; William Horvath
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of clinical rheumatology : practical reports on rheumatic & musculoskeletal diseases     Volume:  15     ISSN:  1536-7355     ISO Abbreviation:  J Clin Rheumatol     Publication Date:  2009 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-09-07     Completed Date:  2009-12-21     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9518034     Medline TA:  J Clin Rheumatol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  292-4     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Internal Medicine, St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio, USA. ofeokro@gmail.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Dexamethasone / therapeutic use
Female
Humans
Immunoglobulin A / blood
Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications*,  diagnosis*,  drug therapy
Multiple Myeloma / complications*,  diagnosis*,  immunology
Thalidomide / therapeutic use
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Immunoglobulin A; 0/Immunosuppressive Agents; 50-02-2/Dexamethasone; 50-35-1/Thalidomide

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