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Froin Syndrome, a Rare Complication of Multiple Myeloma
The neurologist
  • Ahmad Nizam, The CORE Institute, Division of Neurology, Phoenix, AZ.
  • Keithan Sivakumar, MD, MBA, Lehigh Valley Health Network
  • Hussam A. Yacoub, MD, Lehigh Valley Health Network
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-5-2021
E-ISSN
2331-2637
Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Froin syndrome is a rare condition that is defined as marked coagulability, elevated protein level, and xanthochromia of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Froin syndrome more commonly occurs because of obstruction of CSF flow due to underlying inflammatory or neoplastic conditions. CASE REPORT: We present a case of a 38-year-old man who was found to have Froin syndrome a year after he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma (MM). CSF analysis, laboratory work-up, and magnetic resonance imaging of the neuroaxis supported the diagnosis of Froin syndrome related to leptomeningeal myelomatosis. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of FS due to MM. CONCLUSION: Leptomeningeal myelomatosis associated with MM can cause blockage of CSF circulation leading to Froin syndrome. Inflammatory or neoplastic conditions should be considered as an underlying etiology.

DOI
10.1097/NRL.0000000000000312
PubMed ID
33942788
Citation Information
Nizam, A., Sivakumar, K., & Yacoub, H. (2021). Froin Syndrome, a Rare Complication of Multiple Myeloma. The neurologist, 26(3), 83–85. https://doi.org/10.1097/NRL.0000000000000312