Multiple Myeloma-A Review

To review the pathophysiology, diagnostic and investigatory approach and treatment for multiple myeloma.

To enumerate the various aspects in relation to multiple myeloma.

Mmultiple myeloma is a hematologic malignancy characterized by the clonal proliferation of plasma cells in the bone marrow and, usually, the presence of a monoclonal Ig in the blood and/or urine. It is the second most commonly diagnosed hematologic malignancy with an annual incidence and prevalence in the various parts of the world.

To understand the disease and its course as well its management in the human body.