title: Lambda light chain myeloma with pleural involvement.
abstract: A case is reported of lambda light chain multiple myeloma complicated by a myelomatous pleural effusion. Pleural effusions are uncommon in multiple myeloma, and most are secondary to nonmalignant causes. The clinical characteristics, natural history and pathophysiology of myelomatous pleural effusions are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio 44195.
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Abbate
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Jaff
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Fishleder
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Meeker
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007146:Immunoglobulin lambda-Chains / Q000032:analysis*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009101:Multiple Myeloma / Q000150:complications* / Q000276:immunology; D016066:Pleural Effusion, Malignant / Q000209:etiology* / Q000276:immunology
chemical_list: D007146:Immunoglobulin lambda-Chains