Multiple Myeloma Quiz - Statistics

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Hint Answer % Correct
What is the acronym for remembering the clinical signs of multiple myeloma? CRAABB
100%
Give the clinical sign that each letter of the acronym stands for. Calcium >2.8 / Hypercalcaemia
88%
IL-6
88%
What does the above test look for/detect? Monoclonal bands (monoclonal paraprotein in the serum)
88%
Renal impairment
88%
What test is used for diagnosing multiple myeloma? Serum electrophoresis
88%
List the three causes of renal failure in patients with MM. Bence Jones proteins
75%
What is the name of the light chain proteins found in the urine (and plasma) of MM patients? Bence Jones proteins / paraproteins / m-proteins
75%
Amyloid
63%
Amyloid
63%
Anaemia
63%
Which cytokines are involved in activating osteoclasts and causing them to mature in multiple myeloma? IL-1B
63%
Bone lesions
50%
Bone marrow plasma cells >10%
50%
Calcium stones
50%
What serology test is used to determine the type of immunoglobulin affected in MM? Immunofixation
50%
What other serology test can be used to aid in diagnosis? Serum free light chain (FLC) analysis
50%
RANKL
38%
Which immunoglobulins are most commonly affected in MM? IgG and IgA
25%
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