Case Report
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Volume : 2, Issue : 2, Year : 2016
Article Page : 73-76
Abstract
Multiple Myeloma [MM] is a rare monoclonal malignant proliferation of plasma cells in the bone marrow that results in osteolytic lesions in the vertebrae, ribs, skull and jaw with typical presentation of “punched out” in appearance. It occurs more frequently in males with an average age of 60 years. Here we report such peculiar 2 cases with typical radiographical presentation of the lesion involving multiple bones with variable serological presentations.
Keywords: Clonal proliferation, Plasma cells, Plasmacytoma
How to cite : Maloth K N, Reddy K V K, Vishnumolakala S S L P, Satya V, Typical Radiographic Presentation of Multiple Myeloma: report of 2-cases with review of literature. IP Int J Maxillofac Imaging 2016;2(2):73-76
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