Waldenström's macroglobulinemia with necrotic extremities: A case with challenging diagnosis

Key Clinical Message Waldenström's macroglobulinemia may begin with constitutional symptoms that are common in primary care settings and it is crucial for physicians to be aware of the potential complications of hyperviscosity syndrome and to employ the appropriate diagnostic methods in order t...

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Veröffentlicht in:Clinical case reports 2023-09, Vol.11 (9), p.e7809-n/a
Hauptverfasser: Nekooghadam, Seyyed Mojtaba, Ghadirzadeh, Erfan, Lapevandani, Mahsa Mohammadi, Ghorbani, Parastoo, Yazdi, Yeganeh Ghalichehbaf, Shafiei, Sasan, Rakhshan, Azadeh, Paraandavaji, Elham, Charkazi, Elham
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Zusammenfassung:Key Clinical Message Waldenström's macroglobulinemia may begin with constitutional symptoms that are common in primary care settings and it is crucial for physicians to be aware of the potential complications of hyperviscosity syndrome and to employ the appropriate diagnostic methods in order to achieve better outcomes. Waldenström's macroglobulinemia (WM) refers to a type of lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma distinguished by the hyperproliferation of plasma cells, lymphocytes, and plasmacytoid lymphocytes. The disease is primarily diagnosed by increased monoclonal immunoglobulin M (IgM) levels and lymphoplasmacytic cell infiltration into the bone marrow. Individuals exhibit a high risk for hyperviscosity syndrome (HVS) as immunoglobulin levels increase. In addition to constitutional symptoms (fever, night sweats, and unintentional weight loss), clinical findings such as cytopenia, hepatosplenomegaly, and lymphadenopathy, this condition may cause hyperviscosity‐related organ failures. Here we discuss a patient with WM who presented with neurological complaints and blurry vision and developed necrosis at distal portions of his body during the 6‐month course of the disease. Necrotic extremities in our patient including glans, face, ear, and lower limbs.
ISSN:2050-0904
2050-0904
DOI:10.1002/ccr3.7809