Waldenström's macroglobulinemia(patient information)

Waldenström's macroglobulinemia
Overview
What are the symptoms?
What are the causes?
Who is at highest risk?
When to seek urgent medical care?
Diagnosis
Treatment options
Prevention
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What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
Possible complications
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

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.

Symptoms

• Bleeding of the gums
• Blurred or decreased vision
• Dizziness
• Easy bruising of the skin
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Mental status changes
• Nosebleeds
• Numbness, tingling, or burning pain in the hands, feet, fingers, toes, ears, or nose
• Rash
• Unintentional weight loss
• Vision loss in one eye

Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:

• Bluish skin discoloration
• Fingers that change color upon pressure
• Flank pain
• Swollen glands