Changes in RDW according to prognostic predictors in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma
Melania Carlisi,
R. Lo Presti,
F. Plano
et al.
Abstract:RDW is an erythrocyte index that increase in multiple myeloma, in which it appears to have an important role in predicting outcome. For this reason, we performed a retrospective analysis to evaluate the relationships of RDW with some important prognostic predictors. Specifically, in a cohort of 190 newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients, we have examined the behaviour of RDW and its trend in relation to the ISS stage and other prognostic factors, such as albumin, beta-2 microglobulin, LDH and bone marrow pl… Show more
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