Midterm - Multiple Myeloma Flashcards
1
Q
What is multiple myeloma
A
Most common primary bone cancer (but still very rare <1% of all cancers)
2
Q
Who gets multiple myeloma?
A
Patients >50 with chronic LBP and anemia of chronic disease
3
Q
What is the blood test of choice to help diagnose multiple myeloma?
What is the Sn or Sp?
A
Serum protein electrophoresis for patients > 50 with chronic LBP who do not respond to care.
(99% sensitivity)
4
Q
What does the radiograph look like for multiple myeloma?
A
MRI is positive in most overt cases
Bone scans are usually normal
5
Q
Which advanced imaging would be best to diagnose multiple myeloma, a bone scan or an MRI?
A
MRI. It shows up earlier
