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Flame Cells: These are plasma cells with vermillion-staining glycogen-rich overstuffed fibrils. Although these cytoplasmic features are suggestive of neoplastic plasma cells, can also be found in reactive cells. imagebank.hematology.org/image/3230/fla… #mmsm #myeloma #MedTwitter #USMIRC #MedEd ImageImage
Mott cell is a plasma cell characterized by an accumulation of multiple Russell bodies, globular cytoplasmic inclusions composed of immunoglobulin imagebank.hematology.org/image/61837/mo… #mmsm #myeloma #MedTwitter #MedEd #USMIRC ImageImage
Russell bodies are cytoplasmic inclusions filled with immunoglobulins imagebank.hematology.org/image/4192/rus… #mmsm #myeloma #MedTwitter #MedEd #USMIRC ImageImage
Dutcher bodies (arrow) are intranuclear inclusions found in plasma cells. imagebank.hematology.org/image/1073/dut… #mmsm #myeloma #MedTwitter #MedEd #USMIRC ImageImage
inclusion bodies in plasma cells have been repeatedly reported, mainly concentrated in the Auer rod-like inclusions link.springer.com/article/10.100… #mmsm #myeloma #MedTwitter #MedEd #USMIRC ImageImage
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Jan 18
🧵 Immune Effector Cell–Associated HLH-like Syndrome (IEC-HS) in CAR-T & TCE-treated myeloma and B-cell malignancies
Insights from a large FAERS pharmacovigilance study 👇

1️⃣ IEC-HS is rare but deadly ⚠️
Among >23,000 AE reports, IEC-HS occurred in 1.6%, yet mortality was >60%.
This is not “just CRS”—it’s a distinct, life-threatening hyperinflammatory syndrome 🔥
#mmsm #myeloma #MedEd #MedTwitter #USMIRC @USMIRCNEWS @US_HMC @Larvol @MedwatchKate @OncoAlertImage
2️⃣ Who reports it most?
Absolute numbers are highest with axi-cel and tisa-cel—but raw counts mislead.
Utilization ≠ risk. We need signal detection, not anecdotes 📊

3️⃣ Disproportionality analysis (2024 data) reveals:
🔺 tisa-cel → ROR 2.2
🔺 cilta-cel → ROR 2.24
⚖️ axi-cel → no disproportionate signal (ROR ~1)
🔽 teclistamab → lower reporting (ROR 0.43)

#mmsm #myeloma #MedEd #MedTwitter #USMIRC @USMIRCNEWS @US_HMC @Larvol @MedwatchKate @OncoAlert
4️⃣ In Myeloma:
• Cilta-cel had the highest IEC-HS burden among BCMA CAR-T
• TCEs showed fewer cases, but teclistamab IEC-HS carried ~60% mortality 💀
Low frequency ≠ low danger.

#mmsm #myeloma #MedEd #MedTwitter #USMIRC @USMIRCNEWS @US_HMC @Larvol @MedwatchKate @OncoAlert
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Jan 5
🧵Outcomes of pPCL Diagnosed Using the IMWG 2021 Consensus Definition: Retrospective Multicenter #USMIRC Analysis

1️⃣ pPCL in 2025: still ultra–high risk 🧬🔥
New multicenter data using IMWG 2021 criteria (≥5% circulating plasma cells) confirms: prognosis remains poor—but modern transplant strategies matter.
#mmsm #Myeloma #MedEd #MedTwitter #USMIRC @USMIRCNEWS @US_HMC @MedwatchKate @OncoAlert @LarvolImage
2️⃣ Study snapshot 🧪
📊 67 pts | 2010–2023 | 3 academic centers
• Median age: 64
• High-risk cytogenetics: 60%
• EMD: 24%
• 25% met new pPCL criteria only (5–20% CPC)

#mmsm #Myeloma #MedEd #MedTwitter #USMIRC @USMIRCNEWS @US_HMC @MedwatchKate @OncoAlert @Larvol
3️⃣ Induction in the real world 💉
Most common regimens:
• PACE-based: 43%
• CyBorD: 27%
• VRd: 15%
ORR after induction: 67%

#mmsm #Myeloma #MedEd #MedTwitter #USMIRC @USMIRCNEWS @US_HMC @MedwatchKate @OncoAlert @Larvol
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Dec 2, 2025
🧵Utility of Neurotoxicity Investigations in CD19 and BCMA CART Recipients with ICANS

1/ Optimizing Neurotoxicity Testing in CAR T-Cell Therapy Recipients

A major retrospective study (n=347) clarifies which neurodiagnostic tests actually help in evaluating ICANS. Spoiler: not all tests are created equal. 👇🧠
#mmsm #MedEd #medtwitter #USMIRC @USMIRCNEWS @OncoAlert @MedwatchKate @US_HMC @Larvol #myeloma #سرطان_الدم #المايلوماImage
2/ Background 🧬
CAR T-cell therapy is transformative for B-ALL, NHL, and MM—but ICANS remains a serious toxicity.
Guidelines conflict on when to use MRI, CSF studies, or EEG, leaving clinicians uncertain. This study bridges that gap. ⚖️

#mmsm #MedEd #medtwitter #USMIRC @USMIRCNEWS @MedwatchKate @US_HMC @Larvol #myeloma #سرطان_الدم #المايلوما
3/ Study Snapshot 📊
• 347 adult CART recipients reviewed
• 41% developed ICANS
• Institutional practice: MRI, LP, EEG at Grade 1 or per clinician discretion
• All patients received prophylactic levetiracetam 💊

#mmsm #MedEd #medtwitter #USMIRC @USMIRCNEWS @MedwatchKate @US_HMC @Larvol #myeloma #سرطان_الدم #المايلوما
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Nov 26, 2025
🧵 All #ASH25 abstracts for #mmsm in a tweet 10+ Bonus:

1/10: Presentation ID 2387 
OL-101, a BCMA/GPRC5D dual-targeting autologous CAR-T for relapsed/ refractory multiple myeloma (R/R MM): Results from a Phase I study

#mmsm #Myeloma #USMIRC #MedEd #MedTwitter @USMIRCNEWS @MedwatchKate @Larvol @US_HMC #سرطان_الدم #المايلوما
2/10: Presentation ID 253 
Combined biparatopic nanobody-based B cell maturation antigen chimeric antigen receptor T cell therapy and pomalidomide for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma: In-vitro characterisation and phase 1 dose-escalation study

#mmsm #Myeloma #USMIRC #MedEd #MedTwitter @USMIRCNEWS @MedwatchKate @Larvol @US_HMC #سرطان_الدم #المايلوما
3/10: presentation ID 2280 
Phase 2 study of aponermin +kt-decp in patients(pts) with Relapsed/Refractory multiple myeloma and extramedullary disease

#mmsm #Myeloma #USMIRC #MedEd #MedTwitter @USMIRCNEWS @MedwatchKate @Larvol @US_HMC #سرطان_الدم #المايلوما
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Nov 21, 2025
7/10 Abstract from #ASH25:

1/🚀 Phase 2 IMMUNOPLANT Study Update!
Exploring abbreviated, fixed-duration (4 cycles) linvoseltamab (Linvo) immuno-consolidation to deepen responses in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients who remain MRD-positive after triplet/quad therapy.
A study from USA 🇺🇸
#Myeloma #Oncology

#mmsm #myeloma #MedEd #MedTwitter #USMIRC @USMIRCNEWS @OncoAlert @MedwatchKate @Larvol @US_HMC #المايلوما #سرطان_الدم
2/🧬 Why this matters:
Even with modern quadruplet regimens (PI + IMiD + anti-CD38), about 50% of NDMM patients stay MRD-positive.
Linvoseltamab (a CD3xBCMA bispecific) may push responses deeper — without HDM-ASCT for those who defer it.
#mmsm #myeloma #MedEd #MedTwitter #USMIRC @USMIRCNEWS @OncoAlert @MedwatchKate @Larvol @US_HMC #المايلوما #سرطان_الدم
3/📝 Study design:
✔️ Single-center Phase 2
✔️ Up to 25 evaluable NDMM pts
✔️ Must have VGPR+ but MRD-positive by clonoSEQ
✔️ Receive 4–6 cycles of Linvo (step-up dosing)
✔️ Primary goal: MRD conversion
Secondary goals: sustained MRD-negativity, PFS, OS, safety

#mmsm #myeloma #MedEd #MedTwitter #USMIRC @USMIRCNEWS @OncoAlert @MedwatchKate @Larvol @US_HMC #المايلوما #سرطان_الدم
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Nov 16, 2025
5/10 ASH abstracts in #myeloma #ASH25
This one must make the list!!

🧵1/🚀 Promising new real-world data from China 🇨🇳!

Equecabtagene autoleucel (eque-cel) after ASCT shows strong safety & efficacy in ultra–high-risk multiple myeloma (UHR-MM) patients.
#MedEd #MedTwitter #mmsm #myeloma #USMIRC @USMIRCNEWS @MedwatchKate @Larvol @US_HMC @OncoAlert @oncodaily #سرطان_الدم #المايلوما
2/🧬 Why it matters:
UHR-MM patients still face poor outcomes despite advances in MM therapy. New strategies are urgently needed. Eque-cel, a BCMA-CAR-T therapy, is being explored earlier in treatment.

#MedEd #MedTwitter #mmsm #myeloma #USMIRC @USMIRCNEWS @MedwatchKate @Larvol @US_HMC @OncoAlert @oncodaily #سرطان_الدم #المايلوما
3/🧪 Study design:
Retrospective review of 12 UHR-MM patients treated with ASCT ➜ eque-cel (Day 2–4).
UHR defined by:
• High-risk cytogenetics (del17p ≥60%, TP53, t(4;14), etc.)
• Primary refractory disease
• Early relapse
• Primary PCL history

#MedEd #MedTwitter #mmsm #myeloma #USMIRC @USMIRCNEWS @MedwatchKate @Larvol @US_HMC @OncoAlert @oncodaily #سرطان_الدم #المايلوما
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