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| What is the most common form of leukemia in adults in Western US |
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| What is a frequent complication of CLL? |
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Definition
Infections
*from staphylococcus, and streptococcus |
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| What aggressive lymphoproliferative disorder develops as a complication of CLL? |
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Definition
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| How is multiple myeloma characterized by? |
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Definition
| monoclonal immunoglobulin: IgG in 60%, IgA in 20%, and light chain in 15% |
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| What is found in the urine with multiple myeloma? |
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Definition
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| What is the most common diagnostic feature of bone disease in multiple myeloma? |
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| What is the most common form of bone disease in multiple myeloma? |
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| What is POEMS syndrome and what does it asscess? |
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Polyneuropathy
Organomegaly
Endocrinopathy
M protein
Skin changes
*assess neurological symptoms of MM |
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| What is the triad associated w/multiple myeloma and malignancy? |
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1) Anemia
2) Renal Insufficiency
3) Back Pain |
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