Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance overview
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Omer Kamal, M.D.[2]
Overview
Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance is a condition in which a low or non-quantifiable level of a monoclonal paraprotein is detected in the blood by means of protein electrophoresis. In addition, some patients develop a polyneuropathy (damage to peripheral nerves) or other problems related to the secreted antibody. MGUS is distinct from multiple myeloma, as described below. ==Overview==