Multiple myeloma: unplanned diagnostic pathways and association with risk factors and survival - a nationwide register-based cohort study in Denmark.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multiple myeloma often presents with vague and non-specific symptoms. Many patients are diagnosed in unplanned rather than elective (planned) diagnostic pathways. This study investigates the diagnosis of multiple myeloma in unplanned pathways and the association with patient characteristics, disease profile, and survival.

Methods

We conducted a nationwide register-based study, including all patients diagnosed with multiple myeloma in Denmark in 2014-2018. Patients were categorised as diagnosed in an unplanned pathway if registered with an acute admission within 30 days prior to the multiple myeloma diagnosis and no other previously registered pathway to this diagnosis. Unplanned pathways were compared to all other pathways combined.

Results

We included 2,21

SUBMITTER: Rasmussen LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11320956 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature