A case of eosinophilic pleural effusion complicating multiple myeloma

Pleural effusion is a rare complication of multiple myeloma. We report the first case of eosinophilic effusion due to light chain type disease and review the recent literature.

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Published inScottish medical journal Vol. 33; no. 3; p. 278
Main Authors Lipworth, B J, Dhillon, D P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Scotland 01.06.1988
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Eosinophilia - etiology
Humans
Immunoglobulin A - analysis
Immunoglobulin G - analysis
Immunoglobulin kappa-Chains - analysis
Immunoglobulin Light Chains - analysis
Male
Multiple Myeloma - complications
Pleural Effusion - etiology
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Summary:Pleural effusion is a rare complication of multiple myeloma. We report the first case of eosinophilic effusion due to light chain type disease and review the recent literature.
ISSN:0036-9330
DOI:10.1177/003693308803300313