Waldenström macroglobulinaemia: the key questions

Br J Haematol. 2013 Aug;162(3):295-303. doi: 10.1111/bjh.12367. Epub 2013 May 8.

Abstract

In this review, the key issues that pertain to Waldenström disease are discussed in a concise question-and-answer format. Diagnosis, prognosis, and indications for state-of-the-art therapy are updated. Current therapies presented at the 7th International Workshop for Waldenström Macroglobulinaemia are included.

Keywords: IgM monoclonal proteins; Waldenström macroglobulinaemia; hyperviscosity; lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma; stem cell transplant.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation / methods
  • Humans
  • Prognosis
  • Risk Factors
  • Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia / complications
  • Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia / diagnosis*
  • Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia / genetics
  • Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia / therapy

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents