Multiple Myeloma
📋Overview
This malignancy involves plasma cells, which are specialized white blood cells that typically produce antibodies to fight infections. In this condition, abnormal plasma cells proliferate uncontrollably within the bone marrow, often crowding out healthy blood cells and producing abnormal proteins that can cause kidney damage or bone lesions.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0026764Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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