Multiple myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells, a type of white blood cell normally responsible for producing antibodies. Malignant plasma cells accumulate in the bone marrow, crowding out healthy blood cells and often producing an abnormal antibody protein that can damage the kidneys. Common effects include bone pain and fractures, anemia, and an increased susceptibility to infection.
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Classification
Body SystemSourced to the subject's own accountLymphatic or Immune System 1 ICD-10 Chapter Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Causative Agent
Causative Agent (category)Sourced to the subject's own accountIdiopathic / Multifactorial 1 Connections
Associated With
Plasma-cell cancer; oncology specialty.
Treated By
Chemotherapy is a standard treatment modality for multiple myeloma, alongside the already-live oncology treatments.
Source High-dose chemotherapy (Wikipedia)
Sources
1. Multiple myeloma (Wikipedia)
Wikipedia- The cause of multiple myeloma is unknown.
Infobox: field
hematology and oncology
View the Source 2. Wikipedia: ICD-10
WikipediaList of chapters, Chapter IIQuote, List of chapters, Chapter II
Neoplasms
3. World Health Organization: Noncommunicable diseases (fact sheet)
World Health OrganizationLead section, transmission-route statement (inferred from disease-category)
The main types of NCDs are cardiovascular diseases (such as heart attacks and stroke), cancers, chronic respiratory diseases (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma) and diabetes.
Main Types section
The main types of NCDs are cardiovascular diseases (such as heart attacks and stroke), cancers, chronic respiratory diseases (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma) and diabetes.
View the Source High-dose chemotherapy (Wikipedia)
Treated By: High-Dose Chemotherapy and Bone Marrow Transplant, Lead (279146)Quote, Treated By: High-Dose Chemotherapy and Bone Marrow Transplant, Lead (279146)
Multiple myeloma, a type of plasma cell cancer is an indication for HDC. Typically it follows stem cell transplant (ASCT) once initial therapy shows a positive response.
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