Multiple myeloma – Bad prognostic factors
Indicators of bad prognosis in a case of multiple myeloma are:
- Increased Beta-2 microglobulin
- High serum lactate dehydrogenase
- Hemoglobin level < 7g/dl
- Decreased serum albumin
- Blood urea > 80mg/dl (13mmol/L)
- DNA hyperploidy