Monoclonal Gammopathy of Unknown Significance MGUS

  • Facts:
    Asymptomatic elevation of a monoclonal protein
    Usually detected incidentally
    Monoclonal protein < 3 g/dL
  • History / PE:
    Asymptomatic
    Absence of anemia, hypercalcemia , renal insufficiency, lytic bone lesions
  • Diagnosis:
    In order to diagnosis, must have no findings for multiple meyeloma
    Plasma cell level within bone marrow < 10%
  • See Also:
    Plasma cell disorders
  • Differential Diagnosis:
    Multiple Myeloma



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July 20th 2010