Variant Expressions of Multiple Myeloma

Variant Expressions of Multiple Myeloma

Form

Characteristics

Extramedullary plasmacytoma

Plasmacytomas that occur outside of the bone marrow

Solitary plasmacytoma of bone

Single bone plasmacytomas, which usually produce no M-protein

Osteosclerotic myeloma (POEMS syndrome)

Polyneuropathy (chronic inflammatory polyneuropathy)

Organomegaly (hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, or lymphadenopathy)

Endocrinopathy (eg, gynecomastia, testicular atrophy)

M-protein

Skin changes (eg, hyperpigmentation, excess hair)

Nonsecretory myeloma

Absence of M-protein in serum and urine

Absence of elevated serum free light chains

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