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).

Hemoperitoneum

Accumulation of blood in the peritoneal cavity owing to internal hemorrhage.


Total: 1

                       


(per page)
PMID (PMCID)
15106714
 MALE Middle Aged
Transcatheter hepatic artery embolization for spontaneous rupture of amyloid liver.
Mukhopadhya A, Raghuram L, Justus A, Joseph AJ, Eapen CE, Chandy GM.
Indian J Gastroenterol. 2004;23(1):26-7.
A 48-year-old man with systemic amyloidosis secondary to multiple myeloma presented with acute hemoperitoneum.