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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 2002;32(2): 162-164. |
Meningeal and Cerebral Involvement of a Plasmacytoma in an IgG Multiple Myeloma Patient: Case Report. |
Youn Woong Lim, Kyu Man Shin, Jun Hyeok Song, Myung Hyun Kim |
Department of Neurosurgery, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea. |
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ABSTRACT |
We present a case of meningeal and brain metastasis of multiple myeloma. A 60-year-old woman who had been diagnosed as multiple myeloma two years ago, was referred to neurosurgery department because of headache and nausea. The magnetic resonance image of the brain showed a large epidural mass and the parenchymal enhancement. The patient received an operation of tumor removal and cranioplasty. A histological diagnosis of metastatic multiple myeloma was made. |
Key Words:
Multiple myeloma; Meningeal involvement; Cerebral involvement |
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