Updated recommendations for diagnosis and treatment of plasma cell myeloma in Switzerland

Publication

Updated recommendations for diagnosis and treatment of plasma cell myeloma in Switzerland

Journal Paper/Review - Apr 3, 2019

Samaras Panagiotis, Zander Thilo, Taverna Christian, Schmidt Adrian, Pabst Thomas, Mey Ulrich, Matthes Thomas, Lerch Erika, Ketterer Nicolas, Heim Dominik, Duchosal Michel A, Driessen Christoph, Betticher Daniel C, Bargetzi Mario, Renner Christoph

Citation

Samaras P, Zander T, Taverna C, Schmidt A, Pabst T, Mey U, Matthes T, Lerch E, Ketterer N, Heim D, Duchosal M, Driessen C, Betticher D, Bargetzi M, Renner C. Updated recommendations for diagnosis and treatment of plasma cell myeloma in Switzerland. Swiss Med Wkly 2019; 149:w20031.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Swiss Med Wkly 2019; 149

Publication Date

Apr 3, 2019

Issn Electronic

1424-3997

Pages

w20031

Brief description/objective

This update on plasma cell myeloma has been elaborated by a Swiss expert panel as a result of the plethora of new data on the treatment of plasma cell myeloma reported recently. It adds new insights to the more extensive review that was published 3 years ago and may help clinicians on decision making for their patients. The new recommendations for distinguishing plasma cell myeloma from smouldering myeloma are briefly presented, including a section on contemporary imaging studies with this respect. Former panel recommendations that remain unchanged by new results will not be discussed in detail as the major focus of this review is on treatment-relevant new developments.