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Macroglobulinemia of Waldenstrom    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia; Macroglobulinemia - primary

Symptoms

Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:

Signs and Tests

A physical examination may reveal an enlarged spleen, liver, and lymph nodes. A retinal eye examination (examination of the eye with an ophthalmoscope) may reveal enlarged (engorged) retinal veins or retinal hemorrhages.

Bone lesions are very rare. If they are present, a bone marrow examination will show cells that resemble both lymphocytes and plasma cells. A blood chemistry shows evidence of renal disease.

This disease may also alter the results of the following tests:

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