Computed tomography (CT) is a sensitive tool for detection of the bone-destructive effects in MM as it can detect small osteolytic lesions ... is a hallmark of multiple myeloma (MM), associated ...

In spite of recent advances in the management of multiple myeloma ... survey because of its higher sensitivity for finding ...

HealthDay News — Annual whole-body, low-dose computed tomography (WBLDCT) can improve the management of smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM), according to a study published online March 25 in the Journal ...

Early treatment with intravenous bisphosphonates at first radiographic evidence of bone lesions in patients with solid tumors or evidence of osteopenia in patients with multiple myeloma can ...

For decades, the diagnosis of multiple myeloma required evidence of end ... light-chain ratio of 100 or more M=More than one focal bone lesion on MRI ≥5 mm Studies show that the presence of ...

Multiple Myeloma (MM) is a type of hematological cancer in which diseased plasma cells proliferate and accumulate in the bone marrow, crowding out healthy blood cells and causing bone lesions ...

The plasma cells can collect in the bone to form small, painful tumors. These tumors can lead to broken bones. The plasma cells and the abnormal antibodies can also cause problems with the kidneys.

The researchers found that 36.3% of participants progressed to symptomatic multiple myeloma. Nearly one in 10 with progression (9.7%) progressed solely with bone lesions. "In conclusion ...