The clinical and laboratorial characteristics of eleven nonsecretory myeloma

VernacularTitle:不分泌型多发性骨髓瘤11例的临床及实验室特点
Author: Aijun LIU ; Lihong LI
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Multiple myeloma; Immunoelectrophoresis
From: Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2009;18(1):21-22
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To get more understanding on the symptom,and laboratory characteristics of nonsecretory myeloma(NSM).Methods 11 patients with NSM were examined by immunoglobulins IgG,IgA,IgM,IgD,IgE and their light chains,electrophoresis(PE),immunofixation electrophoresis(IFE)and serum free light chain(FLC).Results All 11 patients had more serious bone pains.all had osteolytic bone lesions.All patients were negative in PE,IFE,urine FLC tests.2 newly diagnosed patients had increased serum FLC,abnormal k/λ ratio.1 patient had normal serum FLC and normal k/λ ratio.All 11 patients had more than 30%bone marrow plasma cells.Their overall survivals were same with the typical multiple myeloma(MM).Conclusion Most NSM have more serious bone pains,and osteolytic bone lesions.PE,IFE,urine FLC tests are negative.Newly diagnosed or refractory patients have increased serum FLC,abnormal k/λ ratio,plateau phase patients have normal or reduced serum FLC.Most NSM have more than 30%bone marrow plasma cells.The therapy and prognosis of NSM are same with typical MM.