A rare multiple myeloma complication as a spinal cord metastasis: A case report

Abstract

Multiple myeloma is a hematological cancer mostly located in the marrow of the vertebrae, pelvis, and thighs. Although the presence of extramedullary disease in the central nervous system is rare, herein, we report a complicated case of multiple myeloma in the spinal cord.

Cervical Spinal Injury as a Presentation of Multiple Myeloma: A Case Report

“…Bone-related extramedullary disease appears to have a more favourable prognosis than pure soft-tissue involvement (8), which probably relates to more advanced disease by the time soft tissue is infiltrated. Infiltration of the spinal cord itself has been rarely reported in the literature (5), with a bleak prognosis.…”

“…However, involvement of other organ systems by expansion of myeloma lesions is also a potential complication, with severe consequences. In the case of the spinal cord, compression from vertebral myeloma can lead to significant neurological compromise and functional impairment (5,6).…”

Tetraplegic spinal cord injury as a presentation of multiple myeloma: A case report

“…In the case of the spinal cord, compression from vertebral myeloma can lead to significant neurological compromise and functional impairment. 9,10 We describe a case of multiple myeloma of the T1 vertebrae, resulting in motor incomplete tetraplegia in a previously healthy 79-year-old man.…”

“…However, involvement of other organ systems by expansion of myeloma lesions is also a potential complication, with severe consequences. In the case of the spinal cord, compression from vertebral myeloma can lead to significant neurological compromise and functional impairment 9,10 …”

“…In the case of the spinal cord, compression from vertebral myeloma can lead to significant neurological compromise and functional impairment. 9 , 10 …”