MRI in Multiple Myeloma: Analysis of the Axial Skeleton Versus Whole Body. What is the Required Analysis?

MRI in Multiple Myeloma: Analysis of the Axial Skeleton Versus Whole Body. What is the Required Analysis?

The investigators wish to determine which anatomic regions need to be explored in order to correctly diagnose myeloma: whether axial skeletal MRI alone is sufficient or whether it is necessary to perform a total skeletal MRI.

Inclusion Criteria:

• The patient must have given their free and informed consent and signed the consent form
• The patient must be a member or beneficiary of a health insurance plan
• The patient is at least 18 years old
• Patient has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma (> 10% medullary plasma cells + monoclonal protein) or symptomatic myeloma (myeloma + CRAB symptoms (hypercalcemia, renal failure, anemia, bone lesions), or indolent myeloma (myeloma with symptomatic criteria).

Exclusion Criteria:

• The subject refuses to sign the consent
• It is impossible to give the subject informed information
• The patient is under safeguard of justice or state guardianship
• The patient is pregnant or breast feeding
• The patient has an absolute contra-indication for MRI (pace-maker, claustrophobic patient, metal heart valve)