Macroglobulinemia of Waldenstrom

Macroglobulinemia of Waldenstrom
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Macroglobulinemia of Waldenstrom
Alternate Names : Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia, Macroglobulinemia - primary, Lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma
Definition ...

Macroglobulinemia of Waldenstrom is a cancer of the B lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell). It is associated with the overproduction of proteins called IgM antibodies.
Causes ...

Macroglobulinemia of Waldenstrom
Macular degeneration
Magnesium - low
Major depression
Major depression with psychotic features
Major depressive disorder
Malabsorption
Malaria
Male pattern baldness ...

Hereditary anemias, such as thalassemia
Idiopathic autoimmune hemolytic anemia
Immune hemolytic anemia
Macroglobulinemia of Waldenstrom
Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH)
Primary myelofibrosis ...

See also: Macroglobulinemia, Granuloma, Cancer, Deficiency, Multiple endocrine neoplasia