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Light chain disease associated with the hyperviscosity syndrome
Cancer
|November 1, 1987
Summary
Hyperviscosity syndrome, characterized by increased blood viscosity, can occur with light chain myeloma. This case highlights unusual kappa light chain aggregation causing hyperviscous plasma, a rare presentation.
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Oncology
- Clinical Pathology
Background:
- Hyperviscosity syndrome involves symptoms from increased blood viscosity, often due to monoclonal immunoglobulins.
- It is commonly linked to Waldenström's macroglobulinemia and other conditions with polymerizing immunoglobulins.