Myeloma Diagnosis- Plasma Cell Percentage Explained
HealthTree Foundation for Multiple Myeloma
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. In this HealthTree University fir Multiple myeloma video, we break down how plasma cells are measured in the bone marrow, what your results can reveal about disease activity, and how this number guides diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring.
0:00 Intro
O:31 What is plasma cell percentage?
4:15 How is plasma cell measured?
4:52 Are all plasma cells counted or just cancerous plasma cells?
5:45 What is the IMWG plasma cell percentage criteria for classification ?
6:59. Does the amount and location of plasma cells influence prognosis?
8:53 How often should plasma cell percentage be measured?
10:05 Why is plasma cells counted percentage measured?
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PERIPHERAL SMEAR:
RBC
Normocytic normochromic
WBC
Normal in count and distribution
PLATELETS
Adequate
DIFFERENTIALS:
No.of cells counted
Neutrophils
:200
Eosinophils
:70%
Monocytes
:10%
02%
Lymphocytes
18%
BONE MARROW ASPIRATION:
Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy done from right posterior iliac crest reveals.
Aspirate is particulate and cellular for age.
M:E ratio is 2.1:1.
Erythropoiesis show normoblastic maturation.
Myelopoiesis is normal and orderly.
Megakaryocytes are normal in number and morphology.
Plama cells constitute 13% of marrow nucleated cells.
Cellular trephine imprints show similar features.
DIFFERENTIALS:
Myelocytes
: 19%
Metamyelocytes
:04%
Bandforms
:06%
Neutrophils
Eosinophils
23%
Plasma cells
.07%
Erythroid
: 13%
: 28%
CAN
IMPRESSION:
Normocellular marrow with 13% plasma cells.
Report on trephine biopsy to follow.
Suggested correlation with clinical features, skeletal survey and biochemical parameters.
Myeloma Diagnosis- Plasma Cell Percentage Explained
HealthTree Foundation for Multiple Myeloma
5,105 views
. In this HealthTree University fir Multiple myeloma video, we break down how plasma cells are measured in the bone marrow, what your results can reveal about disease activity, and how this number guides diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring.
0:00 Intro
O:31 What is plasma cell percentage?
4:15 How is plasma cell measured?
4:52 Are all plasma cells counted or just cancerous plasma cells?
5:45 What is the IMWG plasma cell percentage criteria for classification ?
6:59. Does the amount and location of plasma cells influence prognosis?
8:53 How often should plasma cell percentage be measured?
10:05 Why is plasma cells counted percentage measured?
Connect your medical records here so you can see all of them in one place!
https://healthtree.org/myeloma/curehub
If this video has helped you or a loved one, consider donating to HealthTree. Every donation helps us continue to create free and high-quality blood cancer educational content: https://give.healthtree.org/give/6286...
For an organized lesson structure, watch on our site here: https://linktr.ee/HealthTreeUniversity
Create a free account to track your progress, bookmark lessons, and keep up-to-date on the latest advancements in treating cancer!
Patients have the key to find cures for cancer. Learn more about HealthTree's services here: https://healthtree.org/curehub?utm_so...
Educated and empowered patients have better outcomes. We've partnered with hundreds of medical experts and doctors to help you learn more about your disease.