OTHER LYMPHOID MALIGNANCIES Flashcards

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Monoclonal gammopathy causes B cell production of excessive IgG or IgA

A. Multiple Myeloma
B. Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia

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A. Multiple Myeloma

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Monoclonal gammopathy caused B cell production of excess IgM (macroglobulin) and decreased production of the other immunoglobulins

A. Multiple Myeloma
B. Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia

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B. Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia

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  • Identified on serum protein electrophoresis by
    an “M:-spike in the gamma globulin region
  • Bone tumors

A. Multiple Myeloma
B. Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia

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A. Multiple Myeloma

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- Bence jones proteins (free light chainskappa or lambda) – observe white precipitation depending on temperature

A. Multiple Myeloma
B. Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia

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A. Multiple Myeloma

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5
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-Lymphadenopathy and
hepatosplenomegaly

- Increased blood viscosity

No bone tumors

A. Multiple Myeloma
B. Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia

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B. Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia

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