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Results of protein electrophoresis of serum and urine samples indicated a monoclonal gammopathy; the paraprotein was identified as a \u03ba light chain. On abdominal ultrasonographic examination, hypoechoic nodules were visualized in the spleen. Results of cytologic examination of a splenic fine-needle aspirate and histologic examination of a bone marrow biopsy sample were consistent with plasma cell myeloma.\n                  <\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>\n                    <jats:bold>TREATMENT AND OUTCOME<\/jats:bold>\n                    Treatment was declined owing to the age of the horse and poor prognosis. The horse was discharged from the hospital, and the owner was given palliative care instructions. The horse was euthanized 2 weeks later because of recurrent episodes of lethargy, anorexia, and signs of colic. Necropsy confirmed the diagnosis of multiple (plasma cell) myeloma. Plasma cell aggregates in the liver, spleen, bone marrow, and kidney and the presence of cast nephropathy were identified on histologic examination.\n                  <\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>\n                    <jats:bold>CLINICAL RELEVANCE<\/jats:bold>\n                    Multiple myeloma is rarely reported in horses. A monoclonal peak on serum protein electrophoresis should raise the suspicion of neoplasia, specifically multiple myeloma. 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