A Rare Complication of Multiple Myeloma Prior to Diagnosis
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چکیده
Amyloidosis is a rare disorder characterised by the deposition of abnormal protein fibrills in various tissues and organs.In context multiple myeloma,a plasma cell dyscrasia amyloidosis can occur as distinct complication, referred to myeloma associated amyloidosis.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['2582-2160']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i04.4517