The Diagnostic Value of X-ray Imaging for Multiple Myeloma(A Report of 136 Cases) / 实用放射学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To evaluate the value of X-ray imaging in the diagnosis of multiple myeloma.Methods The findings of X-ray plain films of 136 patients with multiple myeloma were retrospectively analysed.Results Abnormal radiological changes were found in 117 of 136 patients (86.03%),of which 84 cases(61.76%) were located in skull,61 cases(44.85%) in spinal column,47(34.56%)in pelvis,51(37.5%)in humerus,41(30.15%)in ribs,29 (21.32%)in femur.In addition,clavical was involved in 15 cases,scapula in 13,radius in 9,tibia in 9,fibula in 4 and ulna in 3.Conclusion X-ray plain film is of important effect on the diagnosis of multiple myeloma.