Neurologic involvement of multiple myeloma. Literature review and case report.
A case of malignancy and resultant lower extremity neuropathy is presented. Although not a common cause of such neuropathy, a search should be made for underlying malignancy when more common causes have been ruled out. Early diagnosis and treatment may decrease morbidity and mortality.
Sidoti
S P
SP
Department of Surgery, Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Cleveland 44137.
Cherpack
F J
FJ
D005528:Foot / Q000294:innervation*; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009101:Multiple Myeloma / Q000150:complications*; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology*