In multiple myeloma, abnormal plasma cells build up inside bone marrow -- the spongy tissue inside large bones where blood cells are produced. Over time, myeloma cells cause damage to bones, kidneys, ...

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A bone biopsy may also be necessary. Treatment will involve a multidisciplinary approach and depend on various factors. A person can work with a doctor to determine the best treatment plan for them.

These characteristics can be used to assess bone formation: after taking oral tetracycline on two occasions (double labeling), an iliac-crest biopsy is obtained. The rate of bone growth equals the ...