Oncology (Lymphomas) quiz with accurate answers (verified A+)

**What is the bone disease due to in Multiple Myeloma/MGUS? - Answers-Stimulation of osteoclasts and inhibition of osteoblasts What are Plasmacytomas in Multiple Myeloma/MGUS? - Answers-Isolated tumor composed of clonal plasma cells, often occurring on the ribs or other flat bones What kind of lesion should I expect to see in Multiple Myeloma? - Answers-Lytic (NOT blastic) lesions Why are bone scans very low yield in Multiple Myeloma? - Answers-It detects only blastic lesions What is the radiologic test of choice with some type of skeletal abnormality in ~80% of patients with Multiple Myeloma/MGUS? - Answers-Skeletal survey (plain radiographs from head to toe) T or F. Hypercalcemia is present in 25% of patients at diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma (MM) - Answers-True