[Spontaneous tumor regression in a patient with multiple myeloma. Report of another case]

Rev Med Univ Navarra. 1996 Jul-Sep;40(3):41-2.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

A new case of spontaneous tumor regression (STR) occurring in a patient with multiple myeloma associated to an Staphylococcus Aureus infection. This case report fulfills the criteria of STR defined by Everson and Cole. The mechanisms of the STR remain unknown. This is the fifth case identified in our center.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
  • Cutaneous Fistula / complications
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Multiple Myeloma* / complications
  • Multiple Myeloma* / drug therapy
  • Multiple Myeloma* / surgery
  • Remission, Spontaneous
  • Spinal Cord Compression / etiology
  • Spinal Cord Compression / surgery
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Staphylococcal Infections / complications
  • Surgical Wound Infection