A case report: κ light chain multiple myeloma with posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome
10.3969/j.issn.1674-8115.2019.03.021
- Author:
Cong-Hua HUANG
1
Author Information
1. Emergency Department, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Hypercalcemia;
Multiple myeloma (MM);
Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES);
κ light chain
- From:
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science)
2019;39(3):336-338
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Multiple myeloma (MM) is a common malignant tumor of blood system, often manifested as bone destruction, hypercalcemia, and hyperviscosity syndrome. Electrolyte disturbance and hypertension caused by MM can induce posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES). This case report reviews that a patient with osteodynia had several mental abnormalities, and was diagnosed as having κ light chain MM with PRES after thorough examination.
