Long-term complete remission in IgD-myeloma

Eur J Haematol. 2006 Apr;76(4):339-41. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0609.2005.00600.x.

Abstract

Long-term complete remission in IgD multiple myeloma (MM) is rare. This case report describes a patient with a stage IIIB IgD-MM, who was treated with conventional melphalan and prednisone chemotherapy. The monoclonal protein disappeared after four cycles and therapy was discontinued after 14 cycles. Re-evaluation after a follow up of more than 8 years demonstrates a continuing complete remission suggesting a cure. This is remarkable, considering that several adverse prognostic factors were present. In addition a concise review on IgD-MM is given.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Alkylating / administration & dosage*
  • Bone Marrow Cells / metabolism
  • Bone Marrow Cells / pathology
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin D / blood*
  • Male
  • Melphalan / administration & dosage*
  • Multiple Myeloma / blood*
  • Multiple Myeloma / drug therapy*
  • Multiple Myeloma / pathology
  • Prednisone / administration & dosage*
  • Remission Induction / methods

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Alkylating
  • Immunoglobulin D
  • Melphalan
  • Prednisone