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ReviewCureus2026

Recent Updates and Advancements in the Diagnosis and Management of Plasma Cell Dyscrasias.

Anand Sunil, Ahnaf Uddin Ahmed, Ahmed Elkhider Ali Musa, Arzoo Dar, Nafrin Kormath, Sai Lahari Sangaraju, Nejma Azeez, Bashir Imam, Vinay Dontul, Sweta Singh and 2 more

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Review in Cureus, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors.

Anand SunilInternal Medicine, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, GBR.
Ahnaf Uddin AhmedInternal Medicine, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Dublin, IRL.
Ahmed Elkhider Ali MusaFamily Medicine, University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Khartoum, SDN.
Arzoo DarMedicine, Hull York Medical School, York, GBR.
Nafrin KormathInternal Medicine, Muslim Education Society (MES) Medical College Hospital, Perinthalmanna, IND.
Sai Lahari SangarajuInternal Medicine, People's Education Society (PES) Institute of Medical Science and Research, Kuppam, IND.
Nejma AzeezInternal Medicine, East Sussex Health Care NHS Trust, Eastbourne District General Hospital, East Sussex, GBR.
Bashir ImamPediatric, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Coudersport, USA.
Vinay DontulInternal Medicine, Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Hyderabad, IND.
Sweta SinghInternal Medicine, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik, IND.
Hussein Attia Hussein MahmoudDiagnostic Radiology, Heliopolis Hospital, Cairo, EGY.
Manju RaiBiotechnology, Shri Venkateshwara University, Uttar Pradesh, IND.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Plasma cell dyscrasias (PCDs) encompass a heterogeneous group of disorders ranging from asymptomatic precursor states such as monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) and smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM) to overt multiple myeloma (MM), primary plasma cell leukemia, and systemic amyloidosis. This review is based on a structured search of PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science for literature published between 2015 and 2025, supplemented by reference screening and major international myeloma guidelines to ensure comprehensive coverage of recent advancements. Recent years have witnessed remarkable progress in understanding disease biology, refining diagnostic tools, and expanding therapeutic strategies. Advances in genomics and cytogenetics have deepened insight into clonal evolution and prognostic markers, while next-generation flow cytometry, mass spectrometry, and high-sensitivity serum free light chain assays are revolutionizing disease detection and minimal residual disease monitoring. Parallel improvements in imaging, including whole-body MRI and novel PET tracers, enhance accuracy in disease assessment, while artificial intelligence-driven models hold promise for predictive analytics and personalized care. Therapeutically, immunotherapies including monoclonal antibodies, bispecific antibodies, and chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR-T) cell therapies have transitioned from salvage settings to frontline use, providing deeper and more durable responses. Risk-adapted approaches, improved transplant strategies, and novel maintenance regimens are reshaping the standard of care. Advances also extend to the management of non-myeloma PCDs, supportive care, and survivorship, underscoring the importance of patient-centered approaches. Despite these gains, challenges persist in overcoming therapy resistance, managing costs, and ensuring equitable global access to novel treatments. Looking forward, integration of multi-omics with artificial intelligence, expansion of collaborative clinical trials, and strategies balancing cure vs. disease control will be pivotal in optimizing outcomes. This review synthesizes current evidence and highlights emerging directions shaping the evolving landscape of PCD management.

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artificial intelligencebispecific antibodiescar-tgenomicsimmunotherapymass spectrometryminimal residual diseasemultiple myelomaplasma cell dyscrasiassupportive care

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PMID41700260
PMCPMC12906381

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