Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of multiple myeloma?
- elevated serum calcium
- osteoporosis
- “punched out” osseous lesions
- plasma cell infiltration of bone marrow
- hypogammaglobulinemia
Answer: E
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Multiple myeloma is a HYPERgammaglobulinemia – all of the other findings occur in multiple myeloma.
Know Your Content Blueprint
Multiple myeloma is covered as part of the PANCE Hematology Blueprint
Review Topic: Multiple myeloma