Multiple myeloma

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a malignant tumor of plasma cell characterized by overproduction of abnormal plasma cells in the bone marrow and skeletal destruction. The clinical features are bone pain, renal impairment, immunodeficiency, anemia and presence of abnormal immunoglobulins (Ig).

Cataract

A cataract is an opacity or clouding that develops in the crystalline lens of the eye or in its capsule.


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[Corneal crystalline deposits in multiple myeloma].
Wakita M, Kanai A, Nakajima A, Shirai T, Saionji K.
Nippon Ganka Gakkai Zasshi. 1989;93(6):665-75.
Their chief complaint was blurred vision, and general check-up performed prior to cataract operation revealed that one case had multiple myeloma of IgG-kappa and another, of IgG-lambda type.