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. 1991 May-Jun;58(3):235-9.
doi: 10.3949/ccjm.58.3.235.

Lambda light chain myeloma with pleural involvement

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Lambda light chain myeloma with pleural involvement

S L Abbate et al. Cleve Clin J Med. 1991 May-Jun.
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Abstract

A case is reported of lambda light chain multiple myeloma complicated by a myelomatous pleural effusion. Pleural effusions are uncommon in multiple myeloma, and most are secondary to nonmalignant causes. The clinical characteristics, natural history and pathophysiology of myelomatous pleural effusions are reviewed.

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