M Kelly1, J Moran. 1. Dept of General Practice, University College Cork, Distillery House, North Mall, Cork.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Macroglossia is an unusual symptom in primary care. It may be an indicator of an underlying plasma cell dyscrasia or multiple myeloma in the elderly. AIM: To describe such a case of multiple myeloma. RESULTS: A 69-year-old man,with a recent history of bilateral carpal tunnel repair, presented to his GP with progressive macroglossia. This was eventually diagnosed as being due to amyloidosis, secondary to multiple myeloma. CONCLUSION: Physicians should be aware of the association between macroglossia, carpal tunnel syndrome and multiple myeloma in this age group.
BACKGROUND:Macroglossia is an unusual symptom in primary care. It may be an indicator of an underlying plasma cell dyscrasia or multiple myeloma in the elderly. AIM: To describe such a case of multiple myeloma. RESULTS: A 69-year-old man,with a recent history of bilateral carpal tunnel repair, presented to his GP with progressive macroglossia. This was eventually diagnosed as being due to amyloidosis, secondary to multiple myeloma. CONCLUSION: Physicians should be aware of the association between macroglossia, carpal tunnel syndrome and multiple myeloma in this age group.
Authors: Rutger I F van der Waal; Martijn R van de Scheur; Peter C Huijgens; Theo M Starink; Isaäc van der Waal Journal: Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod Date: 2002-10