Multiple myeloma
What is Multiple myeloma?
Multiple myeloma (MM) is a malignant tumor of plasma cell characterized by overproduction of abnormal plasma cells in the bone marrow and skeletal destruction. The clinical features are bone pain, renal impairment, immunodeficiency, anemia and presence of abnormal immunoglobulins (Ig).
Other condition names
- Kahler disease
- Medullary plasmacytoma
- Myelomatosis
- Plasma cell myeloma
Inheritance type
Not applicable
Prevalence
- Europe: 1-5 in 10,000
Age of Onset
- Adult
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