Abstract
Introduction: Multiple myeloma (MM), also known as plasma cell myeloma and simply myeloma, is a cancer of plasma cells, a type of white blood cell that normally produces antibodies. Often, no symptoms are noticed initially. As it progresses, bone pain, anemia, kidney dysfunction, and infections may occur. Multiple myeloma is a hematologic disease characterized by an increase in plasma cells in the bone marrow and, more commonly, the presence of monoclonal immunoglobulin in the blood and / or urine. It is the second major hematologic attack found to have an annual occurrence with an increase in the United States of nearly 15,000 and approximately 45,000, respectively. The condition is higher with age (age between acquisitions of 67 yr). This case report describes a multiple myeloma patient presented with muscle sclerosis and was suspected of having myotonic dystrophy type 2 and illustrates the aspects of differential diagnosis, the use of laboratory and imaging for diagnosis.
 Conclusion: Despite the fact that periodontal illness has a detrimental impact on one's quality of life, those benefits are often ignored. As a consequence, periodontal consultation can be a key component of MM care. Treatment for periodontal disease should begin as soon as possible.
Highlights
Multiple myeloma (MM), known as plasma cell myeloma and myeloma, is a cancer of plasma cells, a type of white blood cell that normally produces antibodies
This case report describes a multiple myeloma patient presented with muscle sclerosis and was suspected of having myotonic dystrophy type 2 and illustrates the aspects of differential diagnosis, the use of laboratory and imaging for diagnosis
Periodontal consultation can be a key component of MM care
Summary
This work was carried out in collaboration between both authors. Both authors read and approved the final manuscript. (1) Dr Ana Cláudia Coelho, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Portugal. (1) Jyoti Sapre, Dharamsinh Desai University, India. (1) Jyoti Sapre, Dharamsinh Desai University, India. (2) Pooja S.K.Rai, MUHS University, India. (3) Biju b Joseph, KUHS, India
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