A case study progression to multiple myeloma.

Autor: Yancey MA; Medical Oncology Branch, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA. yanceym@mail.nih.gov, Waxman AJ, Landgren O
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Clinical journal of oncology nursing [Clin J Oncol Nurs] 2010 Aug; Vol. 14 (4), pp. 419-22.
DOI: 10.1188/10.CJON.419-422
Abstrakt: Multiple myeloma consistently is preceded by precursor states, which often are diagnosed incidentally in the laboratory. This case report illustrates the clinical dilemma of progression from precursor to full malignancy. The article also discusses future directions in management and research focusing on myelomagenesis.
Databáze: MEDLINE