Ghosh, SharmilaGopal, RAdvani, S H2006-09-112009-05-302006-09-112009-05-302006-09-11Ghosh S, Gopal R, Advani SH. Myelomatous pleural effusion. Journal of the Association of Physicians of India. 2006 Sep; 54(): 738-9http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/85351Serous effusions in multiple myeloma are uncommon but a myelomatous pleural effusion occurring in these patients is extremely rare. Here we report a rare case of a 38 years lady who was diagnosed to have multiple myeloma and subsequently developed pleural effusion. The myelomatous nature of the effusion was first diagnosed on cytology and subsequently confirmed by a pleural biopsy. The pleural effusion showed an initial response to chemotherapy but subsequently recurred.engAdultAntineoplastic Agents --therapeutic useAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols --administration & dosageDexamethasone --administration & dosageDoxorubicin --administration & dosageFemaleHumansMelphalan --administration & dosageMultiple Myeloma --complicationsPleural Effusion, Malignant --diagnosisPrognosisPulse Therapy, DrugRecurrenceThalidomide --administration & dosageVincristine --administration & dosageMyelomatous pleural effusion.Case Reports