Typical features of multiple myeloma include:
A- A 5 year survival rate in excess of 50%. False (20%)
B- Ten to 20% of cases demonstrate Bence-Jones proteinuria. False (50%)
C- Amyloidosis is reported in about 20% of patients. True
D- Complete absence of lesions on scintigraphic imaging. False (May be cold areas)
E- A periosteal reaction. False (uncommon, even following infarction.)
The correct answers:
- 5-year survival 20%
- Bence Jones proteinuria (50%)
- Secondary amyloidosis in 6–15%
- 10% of lesions only detected on bone scans.
A- A 5 year survival rate in excess of 50%. False (20%)
B- Ten to 20% of cases demonstrate Bence-Jones proteinuria. False (50%)
C- Amyloidosis is reported in about 20% of patients. True
D- Complete absence of lesions on scintigraphic imaging. False (May be cold areas)
E- A periosteal reaction. False (uncommon, even following infarction.)
The correct answers:
- 5-year survival 20%
- Bence Jones proteinuria (50%)
- Secondary amyloidosis in 6–15%
- 10% of lesions only detected on bone scans.