High-output heart failure associated with primary plasma cell leukaemia due to arteriovenous shunting: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Primary plasma cell leukaemia is rarely associated with high-output heart failure, and the underlying mechanism is not well understood. We encountered a rare case of high-output heart failure caused by primary plasma cell leukaemia. Its underlying mechanism was clarified through imaging studies.

Case summary

A 49-year-old man with no specific medical history was admitted to our hospital because of heart failure that did not improve with diuretic therapy. His condition was diagnosed as high-output heart failure and primary plasma cell leukaemia after admission. Extensive bone involvement in primary plasma cell leukaemia and arteriovenous shunts in the same lesion were suspected after various imaging studies. The first cycle of chemotherapy with bortezomib, adriamyc

SUBMITTER: Sudo Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8453388 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature