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CASE REPORT
Anorectal involvement in a patient with multiple myeloma
Summary
Multiple myeloma is a neoplastic proliferation of monoclonal plasma cells. Symptomatic gastrointestinal involvement is uncommon. We report the case of a 45-year-old patient admitted with an anorectal polypoid lesion, which progressed to colonic obstruction. Investigation revealed a secondary plasmacytoma associated with multiple myeloma. We discuss the characteristics of this rare entity with poor prognosis, its clinical implications and treatment options.
- Gastrointestinal system
- Malignant disease and immunosuppression
- Haematology (incl blood transfusion)