Extramedullary myeloma representing as a pericardial effusion with tamponade: two case reports and a further review of 19 cases in the literature.
Two rare cases of extramedullary pericardial myeloma presenting after initial diagnosis of multiple myeloma are described. A systematic search using PubMed (National Library of Medicine) identified a further 19 cases in the literature. The characteristics of presentation, duration of survival and optimal management of patients with pericardial myelomatous involvement are discussed.
Abelman
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Department of Haematology, Barnet and Chase Farm NHS Trust, Enfield, London, UK. walterabelman@doctors.net.uk
Virchis
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Yong
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D000368:Aged; D002305:Cardiac Tamponade / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009101:Multiple Myeloma / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis*; D015996:Survival Rate