[Polyradiculoneuritis associated with plasmocytoma. Recovery following radiotherapy (author's transl)].
A new case of extensive subacute polyradiculoneuritis associated with a costal plasmocytoma secreting IgG lambda is reported. Radiotherapy of the rib, resulted in remarkable neurological improvement and haematological cure, which have now persisted for more than 5 years, though treatment was discontinued 3 years ago. By its distinctive haematological features, this case illustrates the lack of clear-cut distinction between "solitary" plasmocytoma and multiple myeloma. It also emphasizes the need for systematic testing for plasma cell proliferation when confronted with a subacute or chronic neuropathy of obscure origin.
D000328:Adult; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000532:radiotherapy; D006801:Humans; D007074:Immunoglobulin G / Q000032:analysis; D008297:Male; D010954:Plasmacytoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000532:radiotherapy; D011129:Polyradiculoneuropathy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D012272:Ribs; D013997:Time Factors
D007074:Immunoglobulin G
Polyradiculonévrite au cours d'un plasmocytome: guérison après radiothérapie.