Abstract
A new case of IgE myeloma is described. A 77-year-old woman presented with bone pain and fatigue. Serum protein analysis revealed a paraprotein of the IgEic type; bone marrow aspirate and immunofluorescence confirmed the diagnosis; ultrastructural examination showed immature plasma cells. Treatment with prednisone, melphalan, cyclophosphamide and interferon alfa did not produce any improvement and the patient died 5 months after diagnosis. The patient's clinical and laboratory data are compared with those of IgE myeloma cases reported in the literature.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 41-44 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Acta Haematologica |
Volume | 85 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1991 |
Keywords
- IgE myeloma
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Hematology