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‹ Thu · 14 May 2026
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From Spatial Heterogeneity to Real-Time Monitoring: Liquid Biopsy for Genomic Profiling and MRD Assessment in Multiple Myeloma

Blood tests capturing tumor DNA and cells offer richer information than bone marrow alone about multiple myeloma's spread and resistance, pending standardization for routine use.

This review comprehensively examines liquid biopsy components (ctDNA, CTCs) as adjuncts to conventional bone marrow assessments in multiple myeloma, demonstrating their utility for capturing spatial heterogeneity, detecting treatment resistance mutations, and monitoring minimal residual disease including extramedullary relapse. Current limitations including assay variability and lack of standardization prevent routine clinical implementation.

What the study was

Study design
Narrative review
Population
Multiple myeloma patients
Category
Diagnostics
Maturity
Exploratory
Journal
Cancers (Basel)

Why it surfaced

Comprehensive review in a clinically important area; no novel primary data.

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