An unusual presentation of multiple myeloma - a case report
Abstract
Multiple myeloma is a malignant proliferation
of plasma cells producing a
monoclonal paraprotein. Multiple myeloma
can present in a range of ways, for
example, hypercalcaemia, hyperviscosity,
renal failure and bone pains fractures.
We report an unusual presentation
of multiple myeloma in the form of nasal
blockade and renal failure.
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