title: A rare case of plasma cell leukemia in a 35 year old.
abstract: Plasma cell leukemia is a rare, aggressive form of multiple myeloma. A 35-year-old male presented with backache, generalized weakness, and facial puffiness. His complete blood count showed anemia and a high WBC count with atypical cells on peripheral smear. Bone marrow examination showed more than 90% of atypical plasma cells, confirming a diagnosis of plasma cell leukemia. Patient also had azotemia, hypercalcemia, and hyperuricemia. The patient was started on chemotherapy along with supportive care. Patient improved dramatically and he was discharged on regular follow-up.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Government Medical College and S. S. G. Hospital, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
authors.forename: Rupal V
authors.initials: RV
authors.lastname: Dosi
authors.forename: Annirudh
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ambaliya
authors.forename: Rushad D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Patell
authors.forename: Harshal J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Joshi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007952:Leukemia, Plasma Cell / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008558:Melphalan / Q000008:administration & dosage; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000008:administration & dosage; D013792:Thalidomide / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D013792:Thalidomide; D011239:Prednisolone; D008558:Melphalan