Catalog
Plasma cell myeloma
Link to WHO Definition
Plasma cell myeloma – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/526287100
A bone marrow-based plasma cell neoplasm usually characterised by presence of a serum monoclonal protein and/or urinary light chains. ”CRAB” criteria (calcium elevation (hypercalcaemia), renal failure, anaemia and bone lesions) separate symptomatic plasma cell myeloma from asymptomatic (smoldering) myeloma.