Myeloma Flashcards
1
Q
What are the signs of myeloma?
A
CRAB - calcium raised, renal failure, anaemia, bone pain
Thrombocytopenia
Persistent back pain in older subjects
Urine - Bence-Jones proteins
Blood film - roleaux formation
2
Q
What is multiple myeloma?
A
neoplasm of the bone marrow plasma cells.
3
Q
What is peak incidence of myeloma?
A
60-70
4
Q
What are the features seen on Xray?
A
osteolytic lesions
