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Waldenstrom's macroglobulinaemia.
Summary
Waldenstrom's macroglobulinaemia, a rare plasma cell disorder, involves excess immunoglobulin M production. This report details two recent cases presenting with hyperviscosity syndrome and bone marrow infiltration.
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Oncology
- Rare Diseases
Background:
- Waldenstrom's macroglobulinaemia is a rare lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma.
- It is characterized by the overproduction of monoclonal immunoglobulin M (IgM).
- Clinical manifestations often include hyperviscosity syndrome and bone marrow infiltration.