Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Benign monoclonal gammopathies. Case reports].

P Bosso, C Miglietta

    Archivio Per Le Scienze Mediche
    |October 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study analyzed 30 cases of benign monoclonal gammopathy (BMG), examining associated conditions and monitoring monoclonal Ig levels over time. Some cases require further observation to confirm their benign status.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Technical note: MRI device for active stress of the knee. The practical approach and preliminary data.

    La Radiologia medica·2008
    Same author

    Responsiveness to life-threatening obstetric emergencies in two hospitals in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.

    Tropical medicine & international health : TM & IH·2004
    Same author

    Laparoscopic vs open hepatic resection: a comparative study.

    Surgical endoscopy·2003
    Same author

    [Laparoscopic hepatic resection: personal experience with 29 cases].

    I supplementi di Tumori : official journal of Societa italiana di cancerologia ... [et al.]·2002
    Same author

    Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in cirrhosis: contraindication or privileged indication?

    Surgical laparoscopy, endoscopy & percutaneous techniques·2001
    Same author

    [The use of intraoperative topical bupivacaine in the control of postoperative pain following laparoscopic cholecystectomy].

    Minerva chirurgica·1996

    Area of Science:

    • Hematology
    • Immunology

    Background:

    • Benign monoclonal gammopathy (BMG) is a condition characterized by the presence of monoclonal immunoglobulins in the blood.
    • Understanding the natural history and associated conditions of BMG is crucial for accurate diagnosis and patient management.

    Observation:

    • The study reviewed 30 cases of patients diagnosed with BMG.
    • Particular attention was given to concomitant conditions, typical and atypical symptomatology, and longitudinal changes in monoclonal immunoglobulin levels.
    • Two cases of transient BMG, including one in a pediatric patient with a double polymerization state, were also documented.

    Findings:

    • Analysis revealed variations in monoclonal Ig levels over time in some BMG patients.
    • Certain cases required extended monitoring to definitively classify them as benign.
    • Transient BMG was observed in specific instances, highlighting the dynamic nature of the condition.

    Implications:

    • These findings emphasize the need for careful, long-term monitoring of patients with BMG to ensure accurate diagnosis and rule out progression.
    • The study contributes to a better understanding of the spectrum of BMG, including atypical presentations and transient forms.
    • Further research into the underlying mechanisms of BMG and its variations may improve clinical outcomes.

    Related Experiment Videos