Open AccessLight chain Amyloidosis (AL) associated with multiple myeloma revealed by peripheral bilateral polyarthritis: a case report
Author(s) -
Randrianarisoa Rova Malala Fandresena,
Rafanomezantsoa Efrasie,
Razafindrazaka Hitsy Andraina,
Raberahona Mihaja,
Andriananja Volatiana,
Andriamiharisoa Stéphanie Norotiana,
Ralison Fidiarivony,
Vololontiana Hanta Marie Danielle,
Randria Mamy Jean de Dieu
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.3968
Subject(s) - macroglossia , medicine , polyarthritis , amyloidosis , multiple myeloma , rheumatoid factor , immunoglobulin light chain , pathology , amyloid (mycology) , rheumatoid arthritis , al amyloidosis , antibody , immunology , arthritis , tongue
In chronic polyarthritis, the presence of macroglossia with absence of rheumatoid factor and anti‐CCP antibodies may be suggestive of amyloid arthopathy. Clinical evaluation takes precedence over classification criteria.