Myeloma of Humerus

Multiple myeloma with bilateral humerus location. Case report.

UNLABELLED Multiple myeloma, also known as Kahler's disease or myelomatosis, is a type of cancer that begins in plasma cells. It is the second most common hematologic malignancy (13%) and accounts for 1% of all cancers. A mnemonic sometimes used to remember the common tetrad of multiple myeloma is CRAB: C = Calcium (elevated), R = Renal failure, A = Anemia, B = Bone lesions. CASE REPORT We pr...

Solitary Plasmacytoma of the Humerus

Treatment of Multiple Myeloma

Les traitements classiques de myelome multiple et les schemas differents proposes ont ete mis en revue.  La poly chimiotherapie de la maladie avec une com-binaison de cyclophosphamide, B.C.N.U. Alkeran, Perdnisone et Vincristine a donnee une meilleur Resultat ceci surtout dans les formes graves et rapidement progressive de la maladie. D'autres sehemas therapeutiques sont en cours. 

Spontaneous bilateral fracture of the proximal humerus: an unusual presentation of multiple myeloma.

A 49-year-old man presented with complaints of bilateral shoulder pain and inability to use both upper limbs for 1 week. There was no history of significant trauma or pain. On examination, the proximal humeral region was tender and swollen bilaterally, and both hip joints were also tender. Radiographs revealed destruction of the upper ends of both humeri, with pathologic fracture (Fig. 1a, b) a...

Multiple Myeloma Update

This literature review presents the most recent developments in the management of multiple myeloma, which is characterized by the presence of abnormal plasma cells (myeloma cells) that accumulate into the bone marrow. Aspects related to pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, laboratory, study and treatment are described. These pieces of information  are necessary to accomplish a better ...