Immunoglobulin M (IgM) multiple myeloma versus Waldenström macroglobulinemia: diagnostic challenges and therapeutic options: two case reports

Immunoglobulin M (IgM) multiple myeloma versus Waldenström macroglobulinemia: diagnostic challenges and therapeutic options: two case reports

Abstract Background Immunoglobulin M multiple myeloma and Waldenström macroglobulinemia are two different hematological diseases with the common finding of an immunoglobulin M monoclonal gammopathy of unknown significance. However, clinical characteristics of the two entities can overlap. Case prese...

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Main Authors: Simona Elba, Alessia Castellino, Roberto Soriasio, Claudia Castellino, Margherita Bonferroni, Daniele Mattei, Giuliana Strola, Daniela Drandi, Nicola Mordini, Miriam Foglietta, Davide Rapezzi, Ivana Celeghini, Mariella Grasso, Fabrizio Giordano, Giulio Fraternali Orcioni, Massimo Massaia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
IgM monoclonal gammopathy of unknown significance (MGUS)
IgM multiple myeloma
Waldenström macroglobulinemia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-020-02380-2

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