Cutaneous involvement in relapsed multiple myeloma. Issue 9 (5th September 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Salle, Valéry; Attencourt, Christophe; Chevalier, Marion; Semeria, Lucile; Boulu, Xavier; Karam, Jean‐Denis; Smail, Amar; Schmidt, Jean; Duhaut, Pierre; Dernoncourt, Amandine
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 10:Issue 9(2022)
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• Publication Date: 2022-09-05
• Subjects: cutaneous involvement -- extramedullary disease -- immature plasma cells -- multiple myeloma; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.6282
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Abstract: Cutaneous involvement in multiple myeloma with extramedullary disease is rare. We report the case of a refractory multiple myeloma patient who developed a cutaneous lesion. Histopathology revealed dermal immature plasma cell infiltrate with a lack of CD138 expression. This cutaneous location was associated with an aggressive clinical course and short survival. Abstract : Cutaneous infiltration is a rare manifestation of multiple myeloma. It generally occurs at a late stage of the disease and is an ominous clinical sign. Skin involvement is usually associated with poor prognosis and requires aggressive therapies.