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What is the main characteristic of the immunoglobulin fragment produced in excess by the abnormal proliferation of plasma cells in multiple myeloma?
What is the main characteristic of the immunoglobulin fragment produced in excess by the abnormal proliferation of plasma cells in multiple myeloma?
What is the name given to the excess immunoglobulin fragment found in the blood of patients with multiple myeloma?
What is the name given to the excess immunoglobulin fragment found in the blood of patients with multiple myeloma?
What technique can be used to detect the monoclonal immunoglobulin (M-band) in patients with multiple myeloma?
What technique can be used to detect the monoclonal immunoglobulin (M-band) in patients with multiple myeloma?
What is the name given to the monoclonal free light chains found in the serum or urine of patients with multiple myeloma?
What is the name given to the monoclonal free light chains found in the serum or urine of patients with multiple myeloma?
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What is the main reason for the anemia, thrombocytopenia, and leukocytopenia seen in patients with multiple myeloma?
What is the main reason for the anemia, thrombocytopenia, and leukocytopenia seen in patients with multiple myeloma?
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What is the main cause of the osteolytic (punched-out) lesions seen in the bones of patients with multiple myeloma?
What is the main cause of the osteolytic (punched-out) lesions seen in the bones of patients with multiple myeloma?
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What is the main consequence of the high plasma calcium levels seen in patients with multiple myeloma?
What is the main consequence of the high plasma calcium levels seen in patients with multiple myeloma?
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What is the most common site of the osteolytic lesions seen in patients with multiple myeloma?
What is the most common site of the osteolytic lesions seen in patients with multiple myeloma?
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What is the main reason for the frequent fractures seen in patients with multiple myeloma?
What is the main reason for the frequent fractures seen in patients with multiple myeloma?
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What is the main factor that can lead to coma in some cases of multiple myeloma?
What is the main factor that can lead to coma in some cases of multiple myeloma?
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