Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia
A rare cancer of the lymph cells that causes the body to produce abnormal levels of plasma cells and lymphocytes in the bone marrow. Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia may also cause a decrease number of red blood cells and trigger an enlargement of the liver, spleen and/or glands.
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Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia & IgM Antibodies
Last Modified: October 13, 2010
Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia is a rare cancer of the B lymphocytes. Abnormal B lymphocytes overproduce IgM antibodies, which results in a number of complications such as increased risk of infection… View Full Article
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