Multiple myeloma
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multiple-myeloma-177-17983562
title:
Multiple myeloma
text:
Multiple myeloma (MM), also known as plasma cell myeloma and simply myeloma, is a cancer of plasma cells, a type of white blood cell that normally produces antibodies. Often, no symptoms are noticed initially. As it progresses, bone pain, anemia, renal insufficiency, and infections may occur. Complications may include hypercalcemia and amyloidosis. The cause of multiple myeloma is unknown. Risk factors include obesity, radiation exposure, family history, age and certain chemicals. There is an in
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Cancer of plasma cells
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiple_myeloma
date created:
2003-08-09T00:26:43Z
date modified:
2024-09-04T14:36:56Z
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