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What is the difference between myeloma and multiple myeloma?

April 26, 2017Myeloma

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What is the difference between myeloma and multiple myeloma?

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There is no difference. The terms are used interchangeably. Myeloma is derived from the Greek words “myel” (meaning marrow) and “oma” (meaning tumor). Because malignant plasma cells almost always occur in more than one location, it is often referred to as multiple myeloma.