Causes And Risk Factors Of Pancytopenia

Multiple Myeloma

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Multiple myeloma is a bone marrow disorder. When there is a problem with the bone marrow, the red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are affected. This condition causes cancer cells to accumulate in the bone marrow, which results in the production of abnormal cells instead of normal ones. The abnormalities cause problems and complications because the body cannot use what is being produced.

The abnormal cells can proceed to affect kidney function by causing damage to them. This condition can be the underlying condition to pancytopenia, where it is one component of the low number of cells the body is producing and using. Multiple myeloma has the opportunity to be resolved if pancytopenia is cured through the use of a bone marrow transplant. This allows the new cells to take over and begin making healthy blood cells for the body to use.

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