A Case of Multiple Myeloma Presenting as Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Dr. Gaurav Sankhala, Dr. Devanshi Maru, Dr. Shaival Trivedi

Abstract: Pulmonary involvement in multiple myeloma is uncommon, and presentation as progressive acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is particularly rare. Because the radiological pattern resembles more common infectious or inflammatory lung diseases, diagnosing myeloma-related ARDS without histopathological confirmation is challenging. Direct infiltration of the lung by malignant plasma cells is considered one of the mechanisms behind this unusual presentation. When evaluating patients with non-infectious, rapidly worsening ARDS, multiple myeloma should be included in the differential diagnosis.

Keywords: multiple myeloma, acute respiratory distress syndrome, pulmonary involvement, plasma cell infiltration, differential diagnosis

How to Cite?: Dr. Gaurav Sankhala, Dr. Devanshi Maru, Dr. Shaival Trivedi, "A Case of Multiple Myeloma Presenting as Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome", Volume 14 Issue 11, November 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 137-138, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251101153352, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251101153352