Journal of Sleep Disorders & Therapy
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0277
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2167-0277
+44 1478 350008
Department of Medical Biochemistry, University Hospital, Annaba, Algeria
Case Report
Early Onset Multiple Myeloma in a 24 Year-Old Female Revealed by Severe Anemia: A Case Report
Author(s): Hacen Merich, Adel Gouri*, Khaoula Bennouikes, Frais Aouadi, Assia Deridi, Habiba Mahnaoui, Fatiha Griffi, Siham Aliguechi and Nacima Sabiha Gadiri
Only 10% of people diagnosed with multiple myeloma are under 50, and 2% of people are under the age of 40. Here
we present the case of a 24-year-old female admitted to the hospital for recurrent genital infections, severe anemia and
a normal phosphocalcique balance. The myelogram studies revealed normochromic normocytic non-regenerative
anemia, as well as a 12% marrow infiltration by abnormal plasma cells. Immunological analysis by immunofixation
revealed a homogeneous band in the gamma-globulin zone. After the 5th chemotherapy cycle, the 6-month follow-up
assessment showed complete remission... View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2329-8790.23.11.547