Abstract
Multiple myeloma is a malignant proliferation of plasma cells that typically occurs in older individuals and is characterized by anemia, renal failure, bone pain, lytic lesions, and a monoclonal gammopathy. This disease is associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 84-89; quiz 89-8990, 119 |
| Journal | The Journal of the Louisiana State Medical Society : official organ of the Louisiana State Medical Society |
| Volume | 155 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| State | Published - 2003 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine
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