Type of publication:
Conference abstract

Author(s):
*Mihalache G.; *MacBean A.; *Bhatia S.

Citation:
British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; Dec 2017; vol. 55 (no. 10)

Abstract:
Introduction: Multiple myeloma(MM)is a relatively rare malignant haematological disease, a monoclonal malignant proliferation of plasma cells that causes osteolytic lesions in the vertebrae, ribs, pelvic bone, skull and jaw. This rare disease develops mainly in men aged 50 to 80 years (mean age, 60 years). Materials: We report on a clinical case of a 45-year-old female patient who presented with spinal and long bones pain to the hospital and she was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. In order to start her treatment (radiotherapy/ chemotherapy/ bisphosphonates) conform our hospital protocol, she came for a full oral and dental assessment. No intraorally abnormalities were seen. However the orthopantomogram showed multiple rounded lesions of various sizes which have little, if any, circumferential osteosclerotic bone reaction. Results: Patient was diagnosed with multiple myeloma with mandibular involvement. She will be followed up by our team and her dentist for monitoring the oral health. Conclusions: The clear and rare multilocular image of myeloma on the orthopantomogram makes our case unique. Knowledge about the maxillofacial manifestations of multiple myeloma is important for the diagnosis of the disease and treatment, also the follow up of these patients regarding their oral manifestations. In the clinical case presented here, we highlight the interdisciplinarity needed to obtain a diagnosis and treatment of multiple myeloma.