Problem
Waldenstrom's macroglobulinaemia
Other Names:
Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemiaHyperglobulinemic purpurea
Waldenstrom's purpurea
Waldenstrom's syndrome
Nature:
Waldenstrom's macroglobulinaemia is a rare type of cancer which has been described as a hybrid of lymphoma and myeloma. B-lymphoctyes are transformed into cancer cells in the last stage of their maturation process. The disease is fatal, though treatment may extend survival many years after diagnosis. Incidence:
It is estimated that as many as 50 people per million have the disease in the USA. Other estimates are lower and collectively place the number affected in the USA at any one time as between 4,000 and 13,400. Broader Problems:
MacroglobulinaemiaBlood system cancersPlasma protein abnormalitiesNeoplasms of lymphatic and haematopoietic tissue Organizations:
International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST