Intra-cerebral relapse following prolonged remission after autologous stem cell transplantation for multiple myeloma

Leuk Lymphoma. 2002 Dec;43(12):2399-403. doi: 10.1080/1042819021000040125.

Abstract

Central nervous system (CNS) myeloma is a rare phenomenon, especially so after high-dose therapy (HDT) and stem cell transplantation. We describe a case of isolated CNS relapse of myeloma post autologous transplantation that followed a prolonged progression-free interval. Issues regarding the pathophysiology and management of this unusual complication are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Brain Neoplasms / etiology*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Multiple Myeloma / pathology*
  • Multiple Myeloma / therapy
  • Neoplasm Invasiveness
  • Recurrence
  • Remission Induction
  • Transplantation, Autologous