TY - JOUR JF - ibbjorg JO - IBBJ VL - 4 IS - 3 PY - 2018 Y1 - 2018/8/01 TI - Multiple Myeloma Update TT - N2 - This literature review presents the most recent developments in the management of multiple myeloma, which is characterized by the presence of abnormal plasma cells (myeloma cells) that accumulate into the bone marrow. Aspects related to pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, laboratory, study and treatment are described. These pieces of information are necessary to accomplish a better management of the disease, and a reduction in economic burden and incidence of multiple myeloma. SP - 136 EP - 141 AU - Justiz Vaillant, Angel AD - Department of Para-clinical Sciences, Pathology and Microbiology Unit, Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago. KW - Multiple myeloma KW - immunoglobulin KW - neoplasm KW - monoclonal antibody KW - Bence Jones protein UR - http://ibbj.org/article-1-177-en.html ER -