Cosa è mieloma?
Cosa è mieloma?
Il mieloma multiplo (MM) è un tumore che colpisce un tipo particolare di cellule del midollo osseo, le plasmacellule.
What is monoclonal IgA Lambda?
- Monoclonal component typed as IgA Lambda. Concentration of monoclonal protein determined by serum protein electrophoresis is 0.4 g/dL. Monoclonal component typed as IgA Lambda. Concentration of monoclonal protein determined by serum protein electrophoresis is 0.3 g/dL.
Is Iga multiple myeloma more aggressive?
- IgD MM is a rare subtype of multiple myeloma that accounts for approximately 2% of all MM cases. It is more aggressive than other MM subtypes and can occur at a younger age (median age 52 to 60 years old).
What is Iga multiple myeloma?
- Multiple Myeloma. Multiple myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells. Plasma cells develop from one type of white blood cell called B lymphocytes and are an important part of the immune system. Their primary function is to produce antibodies – targeted immunoglobulin proteins that help protect the body against infections.
What is IgG lambda myeloma?
- The most common monoclonal protein in myeloma is the IgG type. This means that the immunoglobulin is comprised of two IgG heavy chains and two light chains, either two kappa or two lambda. When the abnormal M protein is identified in myeloma, it is most often an IgG kappa type.
