Multiple Myeloma Associated with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

A case of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) complicated by multiple myeloma is presented; the lupus diagnosis was put together with the diagnosis of myeloma but the symptoms had commenced a few years before. The putative mechanisms underlying this unusual combination are discussed.

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Published in:Leukemia & lymphoma 2003-01, Vol.44 (5), p.893-894
Main Authors: Vaiopoulos, George, Konstantopoulos, Kostas, Mantzourani, Marina, Kaklamanis, Phaedon
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Female
Humans
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic - complications
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic - diagnosis
Multiple Myeloma
Multiple Myeloma - complications
Multiple Myeloma - diagnosis
Myeloma
Paraprotein
Paraproteinemias
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
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Summary:A case of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) complicated by multiple myeloma is presented; the lupus diagnosis was put together with the diagnosis of myeloma but the symptoms had commenced a few years before. The putative mechanisms underlying this unusual combination are discussed.
ISSN:1042-8194
1029-2403
DOI:10.1080/1042819021000029740