Multiple myeloma

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Multiple myeloma

Bone marrow aspiration in multiple myeloma.
(Image courtesy of Melih Aktan M.D.)

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:  Haytham Allaham, M.D. [2]; Shyam Patel [3]

Synonyms and keywords:Kahler disease; Kahler's disease; MM; Myeloma; Myelomatosis; Medullary plasmacytoma; Plasmacytoma

## Overview

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## Historical Perspective

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## Classification

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## Pathophysiology

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## Causes

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## Differentiating Multiple Myeloma from other Diseases

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## Epidemiology and Demographics

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## Risk Factors

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## Screening

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## Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

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## Diagnosis

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Diagnostic Criteria | Staging | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | X Ray | CT | MRI | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

## Treatment

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Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Future or Investigational Therapies

## Case Studies

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Case #1