Multiple myeloma with laryngeal affectation: an uncommon cause of dysphonia

Authors

  • Andrés González Fernández Servicio de Otorrinolaringología y Cirugía de Cabeza y Cuello. Hospital Universitario de Navarra. Servicio Navarra de Salud-Osasunbidea. Pamplona. Navarra. España. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6260-5705
  • Maider Berasategui Fuertes Servicio de Otorrinolaringología y Cirugía de Cabeza y Cuello. Hospital Universitario de Navarra. Servicio Navarra de Salud-Osasunbidea. Pamplona. Navarra. España.
  • Ignacio Sanhueza Torres Servicio de Otorrinolaringología y Cirugía de Cabeza y Cuello. Hospital Universitario de Navarra. Servicio Navarra de Salud-Osasunbidea. Pamplona. Navarra. España.
  • Alba Larrea Ramírez Servicio de Anatomía Patológica. Hospital Universitario de Navarra. Servicio Navarra de Salud-Osasunbidea. Pamplona. Navarra. España.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23938/ASSN.1034

Keywords:

Larynx, Multiple myeloma, Head and neck neoplasms

Abstract

Plasma cell proliferation leads to the formation of a single tumour (plasmacytoma) or to systemic disease (myeloma). Plasma cell myeloma involving laryngeal cartilage is unusual and clinical manifestations are similar to those of laryngeal carcinoma.

We report the case of a 70-year-old man with disphonia after a recent diagnosis of multiple myeloma. Radiological and immunohistochemical studies showed laryngeal involvement. The patient is currently under treatment with lenalidomide, dexamethasone, and bortezomib.

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Published

2023-04-25

How to Cite

González Fernández, A., Berasategui Fuertes, M., Sanhueza Torres, I., & Larrea Ramírez, A. (2023). Multiple myeloma with laryngeal affectation: an uncommon cause of dysphonia. Anales Del Sistema Sanitario De Navarra, 46(1), e1034. https://doi.org/10.23938/ASSN.1034