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Does Multiple Myeloma Start In The Brain?
Question: can multiple myeloma start in the brain/skull?
Brief Answer:
Yes, it can start in skull
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
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I am Dr. Jyothi BL and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Multiple myeloma occurs in areas of most active hematopoiesis (blood forming areas).
2. In order of frequency, after vertebrae and ribs, skull is the third most common site of multiple myeloma.
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Dr. Jyothi BL
Yes, it can start in skull
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Jyothi BL and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Multiple myeloma occurs in areas of most active hematopoiesis (blood forming areas).
2. In order of frequency, after vertebrae and ribs, skull is the third most common site of multiple myeloma.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, here to help again.
If you think, your query is answered, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Dr. Jyothi BL
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