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.
Q. What is adnexal torsion? A. Adnexal torsion is twisting of the ovary and/or fallopian tube (the adnexa) that results in obstruction of the normal blood flow to the ovary. Lack of blood flow initially causes pain and eventually can result in necrosis (death of the cells) of the ovary.dnexal torsion is an infrequent but serious cause of acute (sudden onset) abdominal pain. Studies have shown that adnexal torsion accounts for 2.5% of all gynecologic surgical emergencies in the United States.