H. H. Rashidi, MD
J. C. Nguyen, MD
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Multiple myeloma

Also known as Plasma cell Myeloma. A plasma cell neoplasm that is usually characterized by increased numbers (10% or more) of monoclonal plasma cells in the bone marrow. Two main types: Asymptomatic (Smoldering) and Symptomatic (characterized by one or more of the following CRAB findings: Remember "CRAB", C for hyperCalcemia, R for Renal disease associated with multiple myeloma, A for Anemia associated with the multiple myeloma, and B for lytic Bone lesions).
Atlas Link: Plasma Cell Myeloma (AKA Multiple Myeloma)
Multiple myeloma – Figure 1
Multiple myeloma – Figure 1
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Multiple myeloma – Figure 2
Multiple myeloma – Figure 2
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Multiple myeloma – Figure 3
Multiple myeloma – Figure 3
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Referenced by

Plasma cell myelomaPseudo-Gaucher cellsRouleaux formation (rouleaux RBCs)Russell bodies
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