Pulmonary Embolism: A Rare Initial Manifestation of Multiple Myeloma
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Multiple Myeloma usually presents with end organ damage like bone symptoms such as pain, pathologic fracture, renal dysfunction, chronic fatigue from anemia or symptoms of hypercalcemia. Although frequently associated with venous thromboembolisms, the presentation of multiple myeloma with pulmonary embolism as its initial manifestation is extremely rare. We report the case of a 60 y/o Hispanic male who presented with a Pulmonary Embolism, further diagnostic test revealed an underlying diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma.
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