Multiple myeloma masquerading as panuveitis in a middle-aged woman
Yew, Y.C.; Nurul-Fatin, F.S.; Norazita, A.T.
Medical Journal of Malaysia 72(6): 376-377
2017
ISSN/ISBN: 0300-5283 PMID: 29308780 Document Number: 692069
Panuveitis secondary to masquerade syndrome is uncommon. A middle-aged woman presented to the ophthalmology clinic with panuveitis associated with anaemia, joint pain, and renal impairment. An incidental finding of a lytic lesion over her left scapula following a chest x-ray prompted further skeletal survey and revealed further lytic lesions over the skull and pelvic bone. Bone marrow aspiration was performed and this confirmed the diagnosis of multiple myeloma. Her left eye vision and intraocular inflammation improved after commencement of chemotherapy. A detailed history is important to elucidate the aetiology of masquerade syndrome and to prevent any delayed diagnosis of underlying malignancy.