Multiple myeloma
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Bone marrow aspiration in multiple myeloma. (Image courtesy of Melih Aktan M.D.) |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Haytham Allaham, M.D. [2]
Synonyms and keywords:: Kahler disease; Kahler's disease; MM; Myeloma; Myelomatosis; Medullary plasmacytoma; Plasma cell myeloma; Plasmacytoma; Plasma cell tumor; Plasma cell tumors;
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Multiple Myeloma from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Criteria | Staging | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | X Ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies