Malignant Clonal proliferation of mature B cells Flashcards
1
Q
MM presentation
A
Ca
Renal failure
Anaemia
Bone lesions
2
Q
MM rx
A
- chemo
- steroids
- autologous SCT if eligible
3
Q
MM supportive rx
A
- bisphosphonates for lytic lesions, osteopenia, severe hypercalcemia
- local radio - bone pain
- kyphoplasty - V #
4
Q
MM complication and prognosis
A
- renal failure
- hypercalcemia
- infections - prophylacix
- anaemia - EPO
- DVT
ave 16-70 months survival