Korean J Dermatol.  1989 Dec;27(6):768-771.

A Case of Cryoglobulinemia Associated with Multiple Myeloma

• Kim KW
• Kim JW
• Oh YJ
• Kim HO
• Kim CW

Abstract

Cryoglobulinernia occurs in about 5% of the cases of multiple myeloma. The most common finding in patient with cryoglobulinemia is ulceraticn that oceurs about ankle, hands, and occasionally the ears, upon prolonged exposue to cold. A 59-year old male had had 5 years of pain in his ears. There were black or dark brown colored ischemic ulcerations on his both helix. He also had mottled purpuric patches on his both ankles. A test for cryoglobulinema was positive. X-ray examination of the skull showed multiple punched but lesions. The bone marrow study revealed myeloma cell infiltration.

Keyword

Cryoglobulinemina; Multiple myeloma; Ulceration

MeSH Terms

Ankle
Bone Marrow
Cryoglobulinemia*
Ear
Hand
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Multiple Myeloma*
Skull
Ulcer