Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

Diagnostic criteria for smouldering myeloma: 1. _____ 2. Absence of symptoms (and organ involvement)

What are the diagnostic investigations for myeloma? Bloods: _____ Imaging: Whole body MRI Invasive: Bone marrow aspirate Other: Urine protein electrophoresis

Hodgkin's and Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma are differentiated based on the presence of _____ cells upon histological examination

The diagnostic investigation for Hodgkin's lymphoma is _____

_____ lymphoma is caused by uncontrolled proliferation of B-lymphocytes

What is the management of myeloma? _____

Myeloma may cause hypercalcaemia due to increased _____ activity which results in osteolytic lesions

Hint: Cell type

Myeloma is a _____ disease - there is no cure

_____ related to lymphoma may cause recurrent infections or bleeding

Hint: What pathological process

_____ lymph node biopsy is preferred in Hodgkin's lymphoma