A. Multiple myeloma is a malignant, clonal disorder of plasma cells that originates in the bone marrow. Itâs a relatively common disorder, accounting for 1% of all malignancies and 10% of all hematologic malignancies in adults.
torsion, n 1. , motion or state of torque in which one end of an anatomical component is twisted about its longitudinal axis as the opposite end is either immobile or moves in the opposite direction.
The onset is usually rapid, and the pain can be intermittent if the testicle untwists and then twists again. Testicular torsion is a true surgical emergency. A testicular ultrasound, offered at Alliance Urology Specialists, can clarify the diagnosis by confirming the lack of blood flow in the affected testicle.