Light chain Amyloidosis (AL) associated with multiple myeloma revealed by peripheral bilateral polyarthritis: a case report

Rova Malala Fandresena Randrianarisoa; Efrasie Rafanomezantsoa; Hitsy Andraina Razafindrazaka; Mihaja Raberahona; Volatiana Andriananja; Stéphanie Norotiana Andriamiharisoa; Fidiarivony Ralison; Hanta Marie Danielle Vololontiana; Mamy Jean de Dieu Randria

doi:10.1002/ccr3.3968

Clinical Case Reports (Apr 2021)

Light chain Amyloidosis (AL) associated with multiple myeloma revealed by peripheral bilateral polyarthritis: a case report

Rova Malala Fandresena Randrianarisoa,
Efrasie Rafanomezantsoa,
Hitsy Andraina Razafindrazaka,
Mihaja Raberahona,
Volatiana Andriananja,
Stéphanie Norotiana Andriamiharisoa,
Fidiarivony Ralison,
Hanta Marie Danielle Vololontiana,
Mamy Jean de Dieu Randria

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Rova Malala Fandresena Randrianarisoa: Department of Internal Medicine University Hospital of Joseph Raseta Befelatanana Antananarivo Madagascar
Efrasie Rafanomezantsoa: Department of Infectious Diseases University Hospital of Joseph Raseta Befelatanana Antananarivo Madagascar
Hitsy Andraina Razafindrazaka: Department of Internal Medicine University Hospital of Joseph Raseta Befelatanana Antananarivo Madagascar
Mihaja Raberahona: Department of Infectious Diseases University Hospital of Joseph Raseta Befelatanana Antananarivo Madagascar
Volatiana Andriananja: Department of Infectious Diseases University Hospital of Joseph Raseta Befelatanana Antananarivo Madagascar
Stéphanie Norotiana Andriamiharisoa: Department of Internal Medicine University Hospital of Mahavoky Atsimo Mahajanga Madagascar
Fidiarivony Ralison: Department of Internal Medicine University Hospital of Mahavoky Atsimo Mahajanga Madagascar
Hanta Marie Danielle Vololontiana: Department of Internal Medicine University Hospital of Joseph Raseta Befelatanana Antananarivo Madagascar
Mamy Jean de Dieu Randria: Department of Infectious Diseases University Hospital of Joseph Raseta Befelatanana Antananarivo Madagascar

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.3968
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 9, no. 4
pp. 2153 – 2157

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Abstract In chronic polyarthritis, the presence of macroglossia with absence of rheumatoid factor and anti‐CCP antibodies may be suggestive of amyloid arthopathy. Clinical evaluation takes precedence over classification criteria.

Published in Clinical Case Reports

ISSN: 2050-0904 (Online)
Publisher: Wiley
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Medicine: Medicine (General)
Website: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/20500904

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