Question

A 65-year-old with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma complains of bone pain and hypercalcaemia. What is the primary pathophysiological process

Accepted Answer

Osteolytic lesions due to increased osteoclast activity from myeloma cells

Answer

Overproduction of RBCs

Answer

Malignant plasma cells producing light chains only without bone damage

Answer

Autoimmune destruction of bone

Answer

Abnormal T-lymphocyte infiltration only

Practice question

A 65-year-old with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma complains of bone pain and hypercalcaemia. What is the primary pathophysiological process