Multiple Myeloma

MeSH code information

• Name
  Multiple Myeloma
• Concept
  Scope note: A malignancy of mature PLASMA CELLS engaging in monoclonal immunoglobulin production. It is characterized by hyperglobulinemia, excess Bence-Jones proteins (free monoclonal IMMUNOGLOBULIN LIGHT CHAINS) in the urine, skeletal destruction, bone pain, and fractures. Other features include ANEMIA; HYPERCALCEMIA; and RENAL INSUFFICIENCY.
• Tree numbers
  • C04.557.595.500
  • C14.907.454.460
  • C15.378.147.780.650
  • C15.378.463.515.460
  • C20.683.515.845
  • C20.683.780.650
• Qualifiers
  diagnosis, parasitology, immunology, microbiology, diagnostic imaging, physiopathology, rehabilitation, secondary, enzymology, etiology, mortality, epidemiology, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemically induced, congenital, diet therapy, drug therapy, therapy, chemistry, psychology, urine, virology, veterinary, history, blood supply, classification, economics, embryology, genetics, nursing, radiotherapy, ethnology, prevention & control, pathology, ultrastructure, metabolism, complications, surgery