Diagnosis of multiple myeloma by demonstration of M protein in bone marrow aspirate by agar gel electrophoresis: a case report.
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ABSTRACT
A number of laboratory tests are used to confirm the diagnosis of multiple myeloma, including M protein in the serum. Since M protein in the serum originate from tumour cells in the bone marrow before circulating in the serum, demonstration of M protein in bone marrow aspirate can be added to the batteries of diagnostic parameters.
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Main subject:
Bone Marrow
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Humans
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Male
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Glycoproteins
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Carcinoma, Bronchogenic
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Electrophoresis, Agar Gel
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Lung Neoplasms
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Middle Aged
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Multiple Myeloma
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Language:
English
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
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