Lambda light chain myeloma with pleural involvement.

Cleve Clin J Med · 1991

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A case is reported of lambda light chain multiple myeloma complicated by a myelomatous pleural effusion. Pleural effusions are uncommon in multiple myeloma, and most are secondary to nonmalignant causes. The clinical characteristics, natural history and pathophysiology of myelomatous pleural effusions are reviewed.