Monoclonal gammopathy of unknown significance in a bone marrow donor

We report on a patient suffering from multiple myeloma, for whom allogeneic bone marrow transplantation was planned. Donor workup revealed monoclonal gammopathy of unknown significance. We discuss this finding and stress the importance of performing complete donor examinations.

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Published in:Annals of hematology 1993-02, Vol.66 (2), p.93-95
Main Authors: PETERS, S. O, STOCKSCHLÄDER, M, ZELLER, W, MROSS, K, DÜRKEN, M, KRÜGER, W, ZANDER, A. R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols - therapeutic use
Biological and medical sciences
Bone Marrow Transplantation - adverse effects
Female
Humans
Immunodeficiencies. Immunoglobulinopathies
Immunoglobulinopathies
Immunopathology
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Multiple Myeloma - drug therapy
Multiple Myeloma - surgery
Paraproteinemias - diagnosis
Paraproteinemias - pathology
Tissue Donors
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Summary:We report on a patient suffering from multiple myeloma, for whom allogeneic bone marrow transplantation was planned. Donor workup revealed monoclonal gammopathy of unknown significance. We discuss this finding and stress the importance of performing complete donor examinations.
ISSN:0939-5555
1432-0584
DOI:10.1007/BF01695891