《英文msh词典》Macroglobulinemia,Waldenstrom
[入口词] Macroglobulinemia,Waldenstrom
[主题词] Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia
[英文释义] A plasma cell dyscrasia resembling leukemia with cells of lymphocytic,plasmacytic,or intermediate morphology,which secrete an IMMUNOGLOBULIN M monoclonal component. There is diffuse infiltration of bone marrow and also,in many cases,of the spleen,liver,or lymph nodes. The circulating macroglobulin produces symptoms of hyperviscosity syndrome: weakness,fatigue,bleeding disorders,and visual disturbances. Peak incidence is in the sixth and seventh decades. (Dorland,28th ed)