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Multiple Myeloma

Multiple myeloma, alias Kahler's disease, is a type of blood cancer that affects the plasma cells. The signs and symptoms of multiple myeloma include bone pain, loss of appetite, frequent infections, weight loss, and weakness in the legs. The exact cause of multiple myeloma is not known.

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What are the further investigations done to confirm IgM MGUS?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 46 years old and I was diagnosed with IgM MGUS at low concentration last month. I am worried about the bone marrow results coming next week. My GP referred me to a hematologist. I do not have the symptoms of WM but hematologists suggest a bone marrow biopsy and CT scan excludes lymp...  Read Full »

Dr. Kamal Kant Sahu

Dr. Kamal Kant Sahu

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on the reports, you have IgM MGUS (monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance). But we need to confirm it by doing a bone marrow biopsy and it should be less than 10 percent clonal lymphoplasmacytic or plasma cells in the bone marrow. About one percent of pe...  Read Full »

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