Monoclonal gammopathy of unknown significance in a bone marrow donor

Ann Hematol. 1993 Feb;66(2):93-5. doi: 10.1007/BF01695891.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
  • Bone Marrow Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Multiple Myeloma / drug therapy
  • Multiple Myeloma / surgery
  • Paraproteinemias / diagnosis*
  • Paraproteinemias / pathology
  • Tissue Donors*