1. Diagnosis and management of smouldering myeloma: A British Society for Haematology Good Practice Paper.
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Hughes, Daniel, Yong, Kwee, Ramasamy, Karthik, Stern, Simon, Boyle, Eileen, Ashcroft, John, Basheer, Faisal, Rabin, Neil, and Pratt, Guy
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MONOCLONAL gammopathies , *MULTIPLE myeloma , *HEMATOLOGY , *DIAGNOSIS , *BRAIN natriuretic factor , *PLASMA cell diseases - Abstract
This article provides information on the diagnosis and management of smouldering myeloma, a precursor condition to multiple myeloma. It discusses various diagnostic tests and imaging techniques used to identify smouldering myeloma and emphasizes the importance of restaging if there is evidence of progression. The article also provides recommendations for screening and initial investigations for suspected myeloma. Additionally, it discusses risk stratification models and treatment options for smouldering myeloma, including the use of lenalidomide. The article concludes by highlighting ongoing clinical trials and the need for further research in the treatment of smouldering myeloma. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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