What Is MGUS?
5. Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia
Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, also known as lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma is a type of cancer. It affects the lymphatic tissues and bone marrow. The lymphatic tissues are an important part of the immune system, that help the body fight against infections.
Symptoms of the disease include bleeding from the gums and the nose, and the patient’s fingers and toes can tingle. The patient can also experience blurred vision, while their spleen, liver, and lymph nodes can become enlarged. The condition also results in anemia and this can cause the patient to feel fatigued. Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance is a potential cause of the condition.
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