Multiple myeloma: A literature review

Authors

  • Mariana Abreu Accioly
  • Heline de Mendonça Bezerra
  • Livia Solidade Barreto
  • Melina Fernandes Castro
  • Hélio Bezerra da Silva

Keywords:

Multiple myeloma, Clinical and laboratory characteristics, Prognosis

Abstract

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a malignant neoplasm characterized by clonal proliferation of plasma cells in the bone marrow and production of monoclonal immunoglobulin, the changes caused by the disease are related to progressive bone destruction, kidney failure, suppression of hematopoietic and higher risk of infections. It is the second most common hematological neoplasm, being slightly more frequent in men.

 

DOI:https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2024.015-016

Published

2024-08-05