Renal transplantation in multiple myeloma. Case report and review of the literature

Transplantation. 1996 Dec 15;62(11):1577-80. doi: 10.1097/00007890-199612150-00008.

Abstract

A patient with end-stage renal disease and known benign monoclonal gammopathy underwent kidney transplantation at Westchester County Medical Center, Valhalla, NY. After surgery, during routine follow-up, the patient had laboratory evidence of frank multiple myeloma. However, she did not show any clinical signs or symptoms of the disease. Four years later, the patient is asymptomatic and continues to have stable renal function. As a result of our experience, and that of others, we support transplantation as a viable option for patients with multiple myeloma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / complications
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / surgery
  • Kidney Transplantation*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Multiple Myeloma / complications
  • Multiple Myeloma / surgery*