Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance.
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The condition, also known as benign monoclonal gammopathy, is characterized by the presence of a monoclonal immunoglobulin or light chain on im munofixation of the patient’s serum or urine. Such a diagnosis can only be considered if underlying causes, most notably multiple myeloma, are excluded (Appendix 1, available at www .cmaj .ca /lookup /suppl /doi:10.1503 /cmaj .122090 //DC1). Because monoclonal immunoglobulins may be transient, this condition should only be diagnosed if they persist. Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance is a common problem
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عنوان ژورنال:
- CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne
دوره 185 15 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013