J Korean Assoc Oral Maxillofac Surg.  2013 Jun;39(3):139-143. 10.5125/jkaoms.2013.39.3.139.

Occurrence of multiple myeloma in the head and neck: a report of two cases

• Nam KU
• Ahn J
• Hong J

• KMID: 1430482
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5125/jkaoms.2013.39.3.139

Abstract

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a disease reported to account for 1% of all cancers and 10% of hematological malignant diseases. Unlike other malignant diseases that are transferred to the osseous tissues, MM does not show new bone formation, is associated with characteristic osteolytic lesions, and shows monoclonal protein (M-protein) on the immunohematological test, which is an important index in its diagnosis. Solitary lesions of MM are rare in the head and neck area, and, in most cases, MM of the head and neck area is related to systemic sympomts.

Keyword

Multiple myeloma; Plasmacytoma; Plasma cell

MeSH Terms

Head
Multiple Myeloma
Neck
Osteogenesis
Plasma Cells
Plasmacytoma

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Figures of Case 1. A. Intraoral clinical photo. Reddish swelling was seen with the #22 and 23 teeth. B. Computed tomography image. The left maxilla cortical bone disappeared.

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  Fig. 2 Figures of Case 2. A. Pre-radiotherapy intraoral clinical photo. B. Pre-radiotherapy positron emission tomogrphy image. Note the hot spots on the left side.

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  Fig. 3 Figures of Case 2. A. Post-radiotherapy intraoral clinical photo. Healing mucosa was noted. B. Post-radiotherapy positron emission tomogrphy scan. Hot spots disappeared.

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  Fig. 4 Figure of Case 2. Recurring multiple myeloma.

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