Multiple Myeloma
Synonyms
Cell Myeloma, Plasma
Cell Myelomas, Plasma
Disease, Kahler
Kahler Disease
Multiple Myelomas
Myeloma Multiple
Myeloma, Multiple
Myeloma, Plasma Cell
Myeloma, Plasma-Cell
Myeloma-Multiple
Myeloma-Multiples
Myelomas, Multiple
Myelomas, Plasma Cell
Myelomas, Plasma-Cell
Myelomatoses
Myelomatosis
Plasma Cell Myeloma
Plasma Cell Myelomas
Plasma-Cell Myeloma
Plasma-Cell Myelomas
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.
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