Myeloma: prognosis

B2-microglobulin is a useful marker of prognosis - raised levels imply poor prognosis. Low levels of albumin are also associated with a poor prognosis

International prognostic index

Stage	Criteria	Median survival (months)
I	B2 microglobulin < 3.5 mg/l Albumin > 35 g/l	62
II	Not I or III	45
III	B2 microglobulin > 5.5 mg/l	29

+PassMedicine Notes

B2-microglobulin is a useful marker of prognosis - raised levels imply poor prognosis. Low levels of albumin are also associated with a poor prognosis

International prognostic index

Stage _Criteria _ Median survival (months)| I_ B2 microglobulin < 3.5 mg/l Albumin > 35 g/l_ 62| II _Not I or III _45| III _ B2 microglobulin > 5.5 mg/l _ 29|

Media

Multiple Myeloma

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Multiple Myeloma

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Multiple Myeloma - Diagnosis and Treatment

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Multiple Myeloma - Diagnosis and Treatment

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