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Relating Patient to Multiple Myeloma. Patient’s Salient Features. MM Salient Features. Median age: 68 y/o M>F Bone Pain Usually involving back and lower ribs. Susceptibility to Infections Renail Failure in 25 % of px and Renal pathology in > 50% of px . Anemia occurs in 80%
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Patient’s Salient Features MM Salient Features Median age: 68 y/o M>F Bone Pain Usually involving back and lower ribs. Susceptibility to Infections Renail Failure in 25 % of px and Renal pathology in > 50% of px. Anemia occurs in 80% Neurologic Symptoms: Hypercalcemiamayproducelethargy, weakness, confusion. Hyperviscositymay lead to headchae, fatigue. • 57 y/o • Male • Peristent Back pain with increasing severity • Rib pain precipitated by movement • Headache • Lethargy