Coexistent Multiple Myeloma and Myelofibrosis

Abstract

Although the association of bone marrow fibrosis with plasma cell dyscrasias has already been described in several reports, the close relationship between these entities still remains unclear. In this report we describe a patient with clinical and pathologic findings which initially suggested a diagnosis of myelofibrosis, subsequently shown to be coexistent with multiple myeloma. Possible explanations for this association are discussed.

Key Words:

• Multiple myeloma
• myeloma
• myelofibrosis