Atypical presentation of multiple myeloma: from heart failure to multiple myeloma

• Main Authors: Sohaimi, Ainur Elliana, Jamhuri, Nur Syazwani, Ibrahim, Ismail
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2024
• Subjects: RC633 Specialties of Internal Medicines- Diseases of The Blood and Blood-forming Organs. Hematologic Diseases; RC66 Clinical cases
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/115486/1/115486_Atypical%20presentation%20of%20multiple.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/115486/
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a hematological malignancy commonly associated with bone pain, hypercalcemia, and renal failure. However, its presentation can occasionally mimic other medical conditions, which may delay diagnosis. This case report describes a patient who was initially diagnosed and treated for heart failure but was later found to have MM, highlighting the importance of considering MM in the differential diagnosis of heart failure.