What may be causing heart and kidney issues in an elderly myeloma patient with no bone lesions? (https://www.myeloma.org/videos/may-be-causing-heart-kidney-issues-elderly-myeloma-patient-no-bone-lesions)

 

In this week's video, Dr. Brian G.M. Durie explains why amyloidosis may occur in some multiple myeloma patients.

BOTTOM LINE:
Both special tests for amyloidosis and bone scans are important for diagnosis. If amyloidosis is diagnosed, then novel therapies may be effective treatment.


 

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Image of Dr. Brian G.M. DurieDr. Brian G.M. Durie (1942-2025) was the co-founder of the IMF. He was a Professor of Medicine, Hematologist/Oncologist, and Honoree MD at the University of Brussels.

 


Source URL: https://www.myeloma.org/videos/may-be-causing-heart-kidney-issues-elderly-myeloma-patient-no-bone-lesions