Plasma cell Myeloma Flashcards
1
Q
what is multiple myeloma characterised by?
A
excess (clonal) plasma cells in the BM
monoclonal immunoglobulin (paraprotein) in the serum/urine
bone changes: pain & fractures
2
Q
plasma cell myeloma is the 2nd most common blood cancer
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3
Q
A
Every one of these plasma cells will make the same immunoglobulin molecule, which is called the paraprotein, also known as the M protein, for monoclonal protein.
