Journal of International Oncology ›› 2018, Vol. 45 ›› Issue (1): 56-.doi: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-422X.2018.01.013

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Detection and clinical application of minimal residual disease in multiple myeloma

Liu Xiaolan, Guan Tao, Su Liping   

  1. Department of Hematology, Shanxi Provincial Cancer Hospital (Third People′s Hospital of Shanxi Province), Taiyuan 030013, China
  • Online:2018-01-08 Published:2018-02-12
  • Contact: Su Liping E-mail:sulp2005@sohu.com

Abstract: Minimal residual disease (MRD) is a very important prognostic factor in multiple myeloma (MM). The major types of MRD tests include cellbased test (multiparameter flow cytometry) and molecular tests (including PCR and gene sequencing), and the various techniques have inherent advantages and limitations. In clinical application, MRD negative can significantly prolong progressionfree survival and overall survival of patients who receive hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and conventional chemotherapy. Moreover, the MRD status is of great significance to the selection of treatment options.

Key words: Multiple myeloma, Neoplasm, residual