A malignancy of mature PLASMA CELLS engaging in monoclonal immunoglobulin production. It is characterized by hyperglobulinemia, excess Bence-Jones proteins (free monoclonal IMMUNOGLOBULIN LIGHT CHAINS) in the urine, skeletal destruction, bone pain, and fractures. Other features include ANEMIA; HYPERCALCEMIA; and RENAL INSUFFICIENCY.
Also Known As:
Kahler Disease; Myeloma, Multiple; Myeloma-Multiple; Myelomatosis; Plasma Cell Myeloma; Cell Myeloma, Plasma; Cell Myelomas, Plasma; Disease, Kahler; Multiple Myelomas; Myeloma Multiple; Myeloma, Plasma Cell; Myeloma-Multiples; Myelomas, Multiple; Myelomas, Plasma Cell; Myelomas, Plasma-Cell; Myelomatoses; Plasma Cell Myelomas; Plasma-Cell Myeloma; Plasma-Cell Myelomas; Myeloma, Plasma-Cell