28. Multiple myeloma: Difference between revisions
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'''Description''': | '''Description''':[[File:Multiple myeloma osteolytic lesions prep.jpg|thumb|Multiple myeloma osteolytic lesions prep]]The different vertebrae show 3 roundish areas of softened bone, called ''osteolytic lesions''. | ||
The different vertebrae show 3 roundish areas of softened bone, called ''osteolytic lesions''. | |||
'''Diagnosis''': Multiple myeloma | '''Diagnosis''': Multiple myeloma | ||
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Osteolytic lesions can have other causes as well, as seen above. | Osteolytic lesions can have other causes as well, as seen above. | ||
[[Category:Pathology 2 - Macropreparations]] | [[Category:Pathology 2 - Macropreparations]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:48, 7 July 2024
Organ: Spinal column
Description:
The different vertebrae show 3 roundish areas of softened bone, called osteolytic lesions.
Diagnosis: Multiple myeloma
Differential diagnosis of osteolytic lesions:
- Metastasis from breast cancer
- Metastasis from lung cancer
- Multiple myeloma
Theory:
The common symptoms of multiple myeloma are:
- C – hypercalcaemia
- R – renal failure
- A – Anaemia
- B – bone (osteolytic) lesions
Osteolytic lesions can have other causes as well, as seen above.