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Myeloma in a very young woman presenting with bone pain.

Authors :
Dubrey, Simon W.
Patel, Ketan
Source :
British Journal of Hospital Medicine (17508460); Jan2008, Vol. 69 Issue 1, p48-49, 2p, 1 Black and White Photograph
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

A case study of a 29-year-old woman diagnosed with multiple myeloma is presented. This is generally considered to be a disease of those in their late middle age or latter years. In this context, the author described the epidemiology, diagnosis and management of this condition. The diagnosis is multiple myeloma which is B-cell malignancy characterized by clonal proliferation of abnormal plasma cells.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17508460
Volume :
69
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
British Journal of Hospital Medicine (17508460)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
31123146
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.12968/hmed.2008.69.1.28042