Fnu Fatima, Faryal Arif, Muhammad Hamza Gul, Neha Siddiqui, Muhammad Zulqarnain, Abdul Baseer Wardak
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Abstract
We present a 65-year-old man with multiple myeloma who developed a rare complication of pleural effusion. Initial laboratory results showed elevated creatinine, calcium, and protein electrophoresis with an M spike. A bone marrow biopsy confirmed 80% plasma cells. Despite the rarity of pleural effusion in patients with multiple myeloma, our patient demonstrated significant improvement with targeted therapy and palliative care. This case highlights the importance of early recognition and management of pleural effusion in patients with multiple myeloma and underscores the need for further research into optimal management strategies and underlying mechanisms.
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