Resident rounds: Part III: Multiple myeloma presenting as fulminant retiform purpura.
Retiform purpura secondary to underlying type 1 cryoglobulinemia can be a presenting sign of multiple myeloma. Severe pain may herald microvascular occlusion and impending ulceration. Recognizing the distinctive cutaneous and histopathologic features of this occlusive vasculopathy allows for timely diagnosis and treatment.
Fridolin J
FJ
Hoesly
Jason C
JC
Sluzevich
D003449:Cryoglobulinemia / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009101:Multiple Myeloma / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D055665:Purpura Fulminans / Q000209:etiology*