[CME: Multiple Myeloma - a Review]

CME: Multiple Myeloma - a Review Abstract. Multiple myeloma accounts for 1 % of all malignancies, and its incidence increases with age. Both the symptoms and the course of the disease are heterogeneous. While some patients experience unspecific complaints, e.g. malaise or lethargy, others might present with emergency situations like hypercalcemia, spinal cord compression or hyperviscosity, so that an urgent therapy initiation is crucial. The aim of this article is to review the most common initial symptoms, typical emergencies, as well as diagnostics and therapy of multiple myeloma.