Plasma Cell

Plasma Cell

TL;DR The plasma cell is the terminal, non-proliferating B-lymphocyte dedicated to antibody secretion. Plasma cells originate from B-cells via the Germinal Center (GC) reaction in lymphoid organs. Morphology ▾: Plasma cells has an eccentric nucleus with...
Smoldering Multiple Myeloma (SMM)

Smoldering Multiple Myeloma (SMM)

TL;DR Smoldering Multiple Myeloma (SMM) is an intermediate, asymptomatic stage between Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS) (low-risk) and Active Multiple Myeloma (MM) (symptomatic, requiring treatment). Pathophysiology ▾: Smoldering...
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