Multiple Myeloma
Description
  A malignancy of mature PLASMA CELLS engaging in monoclonal immunoglobulin production. It is characterized by hyperglobulinemia, excess Bence-Jones proteins (free monoclonal IMMUNOGLOBULIN LIGHT CHAINS) in the urine, skeletal destruction, bone pain, and fractures. Other features include ANEMIA; HYPERCALCEMIA; and RENAL INSUFFICIENCY.
Synonyms
  Myeloma, Plasma-Cell
Multiple Myelomas
Myeloma, Multiple
Myeloma, Plasma Cell
Myelomas, Multiple
Myelomas, Plasma-Cell
Plasma-Cell Myeloma
Plasma-Cell Myelomas
Parents
  Paraproteinemias
Hemostatic Disorders
Neoplasms, Plasma Cell
Lymphoproliferative Disorders
Children
  Leukemia, Plasma Cell
See Also
  Myeloma Proteins
Experts
  Allan Lipton
Edward S. Podczaski
Michael B. Smith
Tree Numbers
  C04.557.595.500
C14.907.454.460
C15.378.147.780.650
C15.378.463.835.460
C20.683.515.845
C20.683.780.650
MeSH ID
  D009101

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