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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Simple radiography is the current gold standard for the initial diagnosis and evaluation of relapses of multiple myeloma. Well defined punched out bony lesions and hair on end appearance are two characteristic findings. The long bones and the spine must always be evaluated. The evaluation of other bones merit consideration based on the symptoms of the patient.

X Ray

Shown below are images depicting, the involvement of skull and spinal cord respectively in a case of multiple myeloma.

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  X ray showing hair on end appearance.
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  X ray spine showing collapsed vertebrae.
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  X ray spine showing increased space between 2 vertebrae suggestive of possible malignancy.