Multiple Myeloma Manifestated by Necrotizing Fasciitis.
- Author:
Jae Sung PARK
1
;
Yong Keun CHO
;
Myeong Sin MA
;
Jae Yong KWAK
;
Chang Yeol IM
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Chonbuk National University Medical School, Chonju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Multiple myeloma;
Necrotizing fasciitis
- MeSH:
Aged;
Buttocks;
Drainage;
Drug Therapy;
Fasciitis, Necrotizing*;
Humans;
Jaundice;
Multiple Myeloma*;
Risk Factors;
Wounds and Injuries
- From:Korean Journal of Hematology
2000;35(3-4):284-286
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Multiple myeloma manifestated by necrotizing fasciitis is quite rare. Most of the patients affected with necrotizing fasciitis have some risk factors : Chronic general or local diseases, leukoenia, immunodeficiency diseases, malignancy, and an age of 50 years or more. We have experienced a case of necrotizing fasciitis associated with multiple myeloma presented as jaundice, pain, swelling of right buttock, ab-domiminal distension in 65-year-old man. His general status was improved after incision and drainage of wound and systemic chemotherapy. We recommend that multiple myeloma should be considered if necrotizing fasciitis is diagnosed.
