Long-term complete remission in IgD-myeloma

被引:10
作者
Bemelmans, RHH [1 ]
van Toorn, DW [1 ]
van Leeuwen, L [1 ]
Schaar, CG [1 ]
机构
[1] Gelre Hosp, Dept Internal Med, NL-7300 DS Apeldoorn, Netherlands
关键词
IgD multiple myeloma; complete remission; long-term remission;
D O I
10.1111/j.1600-0609.2005.00600.x
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Long-term complete remission in IgD multiple myeloma (MM) is rare. This case report describes a patient with a stage IIIB IgD-MM, who was treated with conventional melphalan and prednisone chemotherapy. The monoclonal protein disappeared after four cycles and therapy was discontinued after 14 cycles. Re-evaluation after a follow up of more than 8 years demonstrates a continuing complete remission suggesting a cure. This is remarkable, considering that several adverse prognostic factors were present. In addition a concise review on IgD-MM is given.
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