Case ReportInternational Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology
Publication: A case of refractory multiple myeloma
Int J Basic Clin Pharmacol. 2012;1(1):41-42.DOI10.5455/2319-2003.ijbcp001112
Abstract
Multiple myeloma is a plasma cell cancer in which antibody-producing plasma cells grow in an uncontrolled and invasive way. The known incidence of multiple myeloma in India ranges from 0.5 to 1.2 per 100,000 & is a rare in India. It usually occurs in persons older than 55 years and the ratio of men: women is 3:2. Multiple myeloma affects the bones, immune system, kidneys and red blood cell count. We report a case of refractory multiple myeloma.
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- Department of Medicine, C.U. Shah Medical College and Hospital, Surendranagar 363001, India
- Third M.B.B.S., C.U. Shah Medical College and Hospital, Surendranagar 363001, India