Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia

Overview

A lymphoproliferative disorder characterized by pleomorphic B-LYMPHOCYTES including PLASMA CELLS, with increased levels of monoclonal serum IMMUNOGLOBULIN M. There is lymphoplasmacytic cells infiltration into bone marrow and often other tissues, also known as lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma. Clinical features include ANEMIA; HEMORRHAGES; and hyperviscosity.

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Quick facts about Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia

Topic type

Condition

Category

Cardiology

MeSH classification

C04.557.595.925|C14.907.454.960|C15.378.147.780.925|C15.378.463.515.960|C15.604.515.925|C20.683.780.925

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