SECONDARY PLASMA CELL LEUKAEMIA

Authors

  • Muhammad Idris Professor of Pathology, Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad
  • Jamila Farid Ayub Medical college
  • Nasreen Javed Ayub Medical college

Abstract

Plasma cell leukaemia is a clinical condition in which plasma cells circulating in the peripheral blood constitute > 20% of white blood cells (WBC) and there is evidence of plasma cell monoclonality. It is important to be diagnosed early for better treatment outcome. Although it is a rare disease, cases have been reported from Pakistan and other countries (including our neighbouring countries), hence making this case report. After taking history of present and past ailments, physical examination was carried out. Blood and bone marrow sampling were done after taking informed written consent from the patient. Blood samples were obtained in plain bottle, anticoagulated bottle and bone marrow was obtained from posterior iliac spine under 2% lignocaine. Plasma cell leukaemia is a rare and aggressive disease, difficult to diagnose and treat, requires early recognition and therapeutic intervention.Keywords: Plasma cell leukaemia; Multiple myeloma; Monoclonal gammopathy; Plasma cell myeloma; Solitary plasmacytoma

Author Biographies

Muhammad Idris, Professor of Pathology, Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad

Pathology,oncology

Jamila Farid, Ayub Medical college

Associate professor pathology Ayub Medical College

Nasreen Javed, Ayub Medical college

Assistant professor Pathology

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Published

2020-05-07

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