Myeloma
A bone marrow-based plasma cell neoplasm characterized by a serum monoclonal protein and skeletal destruction with osteolytic lesions, pathological fractures, bone pain, hypercalcemia, and anemia. Clinical variants include non-secretory myeloma, smoldering myeloma, indolent myeloma, and plasma cell leukemia. (WHO, 2001)
Disease Alternative Name
157 Views
, 4 Likes
, 1 Answer
452 Views
, 8 Likes
, 4 Answers
Nice
32 Views
, 1 Like
, 4 Answers
83 Views
, 5 Likes
, 22 Answers
217 Views
, 3 Likes
, 2 Answers
Dear Dr. Zolendronate belongs to group of drugs known as bi phosphonates. Basically Used to reduce calcium transport from bones.Especially used in senile osteoporosis. One of the side effect is drug induced osteonecrosis of jaws. Hence the...
16 Views
, 3 Likes
, 3 Answers
Thank you to all of you for your valuable suggestions.
Recent Cases of Myeloma
Browse recently discussed Myeloma cases by specialistsTop Cases of Myeloma
Selected by editors, top cases are known for unique problem or best solution832 Views
, 13 Likes
, 54 Answers
15 Views
, 11 Likes
, 25 Answers
Top Myeloma Doctors on Curofy
Top doctors who continously share their opinions on MyelomaEx.central Hospital Dhanbad.1985 ..1993..ex.pathologist .drs Tribedy and Roy Dianostic Lab.kolkata.ex Pathologist.inst of Child Health Kolkata.
Senior Pathologist
School of Tropical Medicine. Kolkata
d c p
Co-op Hospital
Ex-Orthopaedician
Government Arts And Science College Kozhikode Meenchanda
Pre Degree
20 Years of Teaching To Both UGs & PGs
As Assistant, Associate & Professor
Gandhi Medical College, Dr. NTRUHS
MD Pathology
PHC Bichpuri and ESI Dispensary Chippitola Agra & SN Medical College Agra & Fatehgarh
Medical Officer Incharge
SN Medical College, Agra
DA
Siddhivinayak Clinic
Lceh Gp
Trending Cases
Pharma standards body Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has issued an alert over some commonly used medicines as they trigger adverse reactions. Commonly-used painkiller "Nimesulide" & antibiotic "Cefuroxime" can lead to serious skin disorders. In your practice and observation, have you noticed any such adverse reactions in patients in recent times?
Doc Insights4 Likes18 Answers- Login to View the image
Epididymal cysts are fluid filled sacs that develop in the Epididymis. They occur for a number of reasons but are always benign and generally cause mild discomfort only. Dr. Vivek Jha is sharing a clinical case of "Epididymal cyst" managed with surgical expertise by him. Share your views on the case & learn new things.
Expert Insights5 Likes9 Answers - Login to View the image
Dear doctor friends, Kindly suggest Rx. Female /55 years Diabetic Suffering from GANGRENE RIGHT FOOT *Chief Complaints* Swelling over right foot Bleeding from wound No pus Wound Not getting good *History* Diabetic type 2 *Vitals* PPS 180 BP 120/84 *Physical Examination* Deep bleeding wound but no pus *Investigations* The sonography report is attached *Diagnosis* Gangrene right feet, skin so thickened *Management* Regular dressing, controlled blood sugar, strictly following diet control
Chetna Vora1 Like4 Answers - Login to View the image
Pneumothorax is air around or outside the lung. It may result from chest trauma, excess pressure on the lungs or a lung disease, such as COPD, cystic fibrosis, TB, Asthma etc. Correct interpretation of chest X-ray in this clinical setting & knowledge of when to request more complex imaging techniques are essential. In this learning series, we discuss the role of the chest X-Ray in the assessment of pneumothorax along with the value of CT scan. Learn & update your basic radiological approach for “Pneumothorax” & interpretation knowledge & patient care approach with this post.
Radiology Essential2 Likes4 Answers - Login to View the image
Secondary hypertension often affects younger patients & those with resistant or refractory hypertension. Identifying the underlying cause of secondary hypertension may lead to successful intervention with the potential to improve quality of life & reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Dr. Sanjay Jain is sharing a clinical case of “Secondary Hypertension - Pheochromocytoma management”. Share your views on the case.
Dr. Sanjay N Jain0 Like4 Answers
57 Views
, 2 Answers