title: Extramedullary myeloma representing as a pericardial effusion with tamponade: two case reports and a further review of 19 cases in the literature.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Haematology, Barnet and Chase Farm NHS Trust, Enfield, London, UK. walterabelman@doctors.net.uk
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Abelman
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Virchis
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Yong
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002305:Cardiac Tamponade / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009101:Multiple Myeloma / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis*; D015996:Survival Rate