Plasma Cell

Plasma Cell

Key Takeaways 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)

Key Takeaways 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 ▾:...
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