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Preferred term

Multiple Myeloma  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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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Entry terms

  • Kahler Disease
  • Myeloma, Multiple
  • Myeloma-Multiple
  • Myeloma, Plasma-Cell
  • Myelomatosis
  • Plasma Cell Myeloma

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-TJK1RGT3-0

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