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Multiple myeloma (MM), also known as plasma cell myeloma and simply myeloma, is a cancer of plasma cells, a type of white blood cell that normally produces antibodies. [6] Often, no symptoms are noticed initially. [10] As it progresses, bone pain, anemia, renal insufficiency, and infections may occur. [10]
Multiple myeloma is a hematologic cancer, originating in the bone marrow, which also frequently presents as one or more bone lesions. [10] Germ cell tumors, including teratoma, often present and originate in the midline of the sacrum, coccyx, or both. These sacrococcygeal teratomas are often relatively amenable to treatment. [11]
Target organs Exam type Effective dose in adults [1] Equivalent time of background radiation [1]; CT of the head: Single series: 2 mSv: 8 months With + without radiocontrast: 4 mSv: 16 months
Serum protein electrophoresis showing a paraprotein (spike/peak in the gamma zone) in a patient with multiple myeloma.. A myeloma protein is an abnormal antibody (immunoglobulin) or (more often) a fragment thereof, such as an immunoglobulin light chain, that is produced in excess by an abnormal monoclonal proliferation of plasma cells, typically in multiple myeloma or Monoclonal gammopathy of ...
This is one cell variation found in multiple myeloma. [4] Similar inclusion bodies that tend to overlie the nucleus or invaginate into it are known as Dutcher bodies. [5] They are named for William Russell (1852–1940), a Scottish physician. [6] [7]
Members of the IMWG conduct research to prevent onset of myeloma, improve treatment and find a cure. [8] The working group publishes statements and treatment guidelines in its own name [9] as well as sponsoring publications by its members. The IMF also has the Black Swan Research Initiative (BSRI) in order to work towards finding a cure for ...
Medical imaging is the technique and process of imaging the interior of a body for clinical analysis and medical intervention, as well as visual representation of the function of some organs or tissues . Medical imaging seeks to reveal internal structures hidden by the skin and bones, as well as to diagnose and treat disease.
Primary amyloidoses arise from a disease with disordered immune cell function, such as multiple myeloma or other immunocyte dyscrasias. Secondary (reactive) amyloidoses occur as a complication of some other chronic inflammatory or tissue-destroying disease. Examples are reactive systemic amyloidosis and secondary cutaneous amyloidosis. [30]