Multiple Myeloma ne demek?

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Multiple Myeloma ne demek?​

Multipl Miyelom, plazma hücresi adı verilen bir tür beyaz kan hücresinden oluşan kanser türüne verilen addır. Plazma hücrelerinin kontrol dışı artışından kaynaklanan kötü bir hastalıktır. Plazma hücreleri, mikropları tanıyan ve onlara saldıran antikorlar üreterek enfeksiyonlarla savaşmaya yardımcı olur.
Monoklonale Gammopathie ne demek?
Plazma hücresi hastalıkları veya monoklonal gammopatiler; plazma hücrelerinin kontrolsüz çoğalması nedeniyle immünglobulinlerin aşırı üretilmesi sonucu meydana gelen bir grup hastalıktır. Plazma hücresi hastalıklarında karşılaşılan en önemli problemlerden birisi de böbrek hastalıklarıdır.

What does MGUS stand for?​

MGUS stands for Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance, a condition characterized by the presence in the blood of an abnormal protein called monoclonal protein or M protein , for short. It is produced in bone marrow by plasma cells, a type of white blood cell.
What does the name MGUS mean?
Overview. Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) is a condition in which an abnormal protein – known as monoclonal protein or M protein – is in your blood.
The precise cause of MGUS isn’t known. Genetic changes and environmental triggers appear to play a role. Factors that increase your risk of developing MGUS include: Age. The average age at diagnosis is 70 years. Race. Africans and African Americans are more likely to experience MGUS than are white people. Sex. MGUS is more common in men.
Does MGUS ever go away?
However, in a small number of people, monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance may progress to some more serious disorders like multiple myeloma. While MGUS does not go away, fortunately it does not require treatment in most cases. Watchful waiting is advised, and certain medications can help in some cases of MGUS.