RT Journal
A1 Greenleaf, Robert M.
A1 Ricciardella, Lauren F.
A1 Latona, Carmen R.
A1 Sangimino, Mark J.
T1 Vertebra Plana in an Adolescent Caused by Multiple MyelomaA Case Report and Review of the Literature
JF The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery
JO The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery
YR 2011
FD April 20
VO 93
IS 8
SP e37 1
OP 7
DO 10.2106/JBJS.J.00640
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.J.00640
AB 
Multiple myeloma is a disease of plasma cells produced in the bone marrow. It is the most common primary bone malignancy and is the second most common blood cancer after non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Bone pain, especially back pain, is the most common symptom at the time of presentation. The inflammatory reaction in the vertebral bodies caused by the affected plasma cells cause the characteristic "punched out" lytic lesions on radiographs. To our knowledge, this is the first report of an adolescent patient who presented with an uncomplicated vertebra plana caused by multiple myeloma. The patient and parents were informed that data concerning this case would be submitted for publication, and they consented.