Multiple myeloma presenting as a giant osteolytic skull mass: Surgical challenges and pitfalls – A case report
Giant exophytic skull lesions due to MM are rare and often mimic other neoplastic conditions. This case underscores the importance of early recognition, thorough diagnostic workup, and a multidisciplinary treatment approach. Radical neurosurgical resection combined with systemic oncological therapy is essential to optimize patient outcomes in such uncommon but aggressive presentations.
Authors
- Muhammad Mukhtar Khan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4845-5082)
- Esraa Mohamed Abdullah Elameen
- Shahd H I Abbastanira
- Modar Mouhsen Monther
Institutions
- Dubai Health Authority (AE)
- Rashid Hospital (AE)
- Dubai Hospital (AE)
- Zayed Military Hospital (AE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Surgical Neurology International
- Published
- 2025-11-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.25259/sni_831_2025
- Primary Topic
- Multiple Myeloma Research and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00