Multiple myeloma

Multiple myeloma (MM), also known as plasma cell myeloma, is a cancer of plasma cells, a type of white blood cell that normally produces antibodies.[1]Often, no symptoms are noticed initially[2]As it progresses, bone pain, bleeding, frequent infections, and anemia may occur.[2]Complications may include amyloidosis[3]


other names:  
Plasma cell myeloma, myelomatosis, Kahler's disease










[1]Raab MS, Podar K, Breitkreutz I, Richardson PG, Anderson KC (July 2009). "Multiple myeloma". Lancet. 374 (9686): 324–39. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(09)60221-X. PMID 19541364.


[2]"Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma)—Patient Version". NCI. 1980-01-01. Archived from the original on 27 July 2016. Retrieved 8 August 2016.

[3]"Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version". NCI. July 29, 2016. Archived from the original on 4 July 2016. Retrieved 8 August 2016.