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Waldenström's macroglobulinemia classification
Introduction
Overview
Overview
There is no established system for the classification of Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia. However, according to a devised criteria based upon patient’s symptoms, Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia can be further classified into smoldering/asymptomatic and symptomatic WM.
Classification
Classification
There is no established system for the classification of Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia. However, according to a devised criteria based upon patient’s symptoms, Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia can be further classified into:[1]
- Symptomatic Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia
- Asymptomatic/Smoldering Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (SWM)[2]
| Criteria | Symptomatic WM | Asymptomatic WM | IgM-Related Disorders | MGUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IgM monoclonal protein | + | + | + | + |
| Bone marrow infiltration | + | + | – | – |
| Symptoms attributable to IgM | + | – | + | – |
| Symptoms attributable to tumor infiltration | + | – | – | – |
References
References
- ↑ Dimopoulos MA, Kyle RA, Anagnostopoulos A, Treon SP (2005). “Diagnosis and management of Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia”. J Clin Oncol. 23 (7): 1564–77. doi:10.1200/JCO.2005.03.144. PMID 15735132.
- ↑ Kyle RA, Treon SP, Alexanian R, Barlogie B, Björkholm M, Dhodapkar M; et al. (2003). “Prognostic markers and criteria to initiate therapy in Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia: consensus panel recommendations from the Second International Workshop on Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia”. Semin Oncol. 30 (2): 116–20. doi:10.1053/sonc.2003.50038. PMID 12720119.
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