Diagnosis and Treatment of Bone Disease in Multiple Myeloma: Spotlight on Spinal Involvement
Bone disease is observed in almost 80% of newly diagnosed symptomatic multiple myeloma patients, and spine is the bone site that is more frequently affected by myeloma-induced osteoporosis, osteolyses, or compression fractures. In almost 20% of the cases, spinal cord compression may occur; diagnosis...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2013-01-01
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| Series: | Scientifica |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/104546 |