Abstract
In contrast to anaemia, polycythaemia is a distinctly uncommon finding in patients with multiple myeloma. We describe the presence of otherwise unexplained polycythaemia in a 57-year-old Caucasian man who was found to have IgG κ multiple myeloma. After treatment of myeloma, the polycythaemia resolved. We reviewed previous reports of polycythaemia associated with multiple myeloma and discuss potential pathophysiological mechanisms that link these 2 conditions.
Original language | English (US) |
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Journal | BMJ case reports |
Volume | 2016 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 20 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine