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IgM Multiple Myeloma Presenting with Spinal Cord Compression Caused by a Plasmacytoma: A Case Report

Presented by:	Cases Journal / Ihssan Tahan, Jim Seale and David Edwards
Summary points:	An 83-year-old presents with worsening weakness and tingling in the left upper arm for 6 weeks. This case report describes the results of blood tests, skeletal survey, bone marrow biopsy, treatment, and outcome, and includes various images. The authors describe the clinical characteristics of multiple myeloma with immunoglobulin M gammaglobulin and its treatment.
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