Lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sara Mohsin, M.D.[2]
Synonyms and keywords: Waldenstrom's macroglubulinemia (WM); Plasmacytoid lymphocytic lymphoma; Familial Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinaemia; Waldenström macroglobulinaemia; Waldenstrom's disease; Primary macroglobulinemia; Hyperviscosity syndrome; Lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
- Not all the diagnostic tests mentioned are performed in a WM patient. A doctor takes into account the following factors before choosing diagnostic tests in a particular patient:
- Suspected type of cancer.
- Signs and symptoms.
- Age.
- Medical condition of the patient.
- Results of earlier medical tests.
Diagnostic Study of Choice | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Electrocardiography or Ultrasound | PET | Other Diagnostic Studies
Diagnostic study of choice | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | X-Ray Findings | Echocardiography and Ultrasound | CT-Scan Findings | MRI Findings | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Interventions | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies