Lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma classification

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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]

Overview

There is no established system for the classification of lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma. However, according to a devised criteria based upon patient's symptoms, Waldenström's macroglobulinemia can be further classified into smoldering/asymptomatic and symptomatic Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia(WM).

Classification

There is no established system for the classification of lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma. However, according to a devised criteria based upon patient's symptoms, Waldenström's macroglobulinemia can be further classified into:[1]

Classification of Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (WM) and Related Disorders
Criteria Symptomatic WM Asymptomatic WM IgM-Related Disorders MGUS
IgM monoclonal protein + + + +
Bone marrow infiltration + + - -
Symptoms attributable to IgM + - + -
Symptoms attributable to tumor infiltration + - - -


References

  1. Dimopoulos MA, Kyle RA, Anagnostopoulos A, Treon SP (2005). "Diagnosis and management of Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia". J Clin Oncol. 23 (7): 1564–77. doi:10.1200/JCO.2005.03.144. PMID 15735132.
  2. Kyle RA, Treon SP, Alexanian R, Barlogie B, Björkholm M, Dhodapkar M; et al. (2003). "Prognostic markers and criteria to initiate therapy in Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia: consensus panel recommendations from the Second International Workshop on Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia". Semin Oncol. 30 (2): 116–20. doi:10.1053/sonc.2003.50038. PMID 12720119.

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