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Patient characteristics
| Patients (n = 122) | Controls (n = 58) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 62 (37–86) | 62 (43–81) |
| Sex (female) | 60 (49%) | 31 (53%) |
| ISS stage | ||
| I | 33 (27%) | |
| II | 47 (39%) | |
| III | 28 (23%) | |
| Unknown | 14 (11%) | |
| M-component | ||
| IgG | 75 (61%) | |
| IgA | 29 (24%) | |
| Light chain | 6 (5%) | |
| Unknown | 12 (10%) | |
| Skeletal affection | ||
| None | 12 (10%) | |
| Limited | 49 (40%) | |
| Osteoporosis | 9 (7%) | |
| Advanced | 48 (39%) | |
| Unknown | 4 (3%) | |
