Waldenström macroglobulinemia: a review of therapy

Am J Hematol. 2005 Jun;79(2):147-57. doi: 10.1002/ajh.20363.

Abstract

Waldenström macroglobulinemia is a rare monoclonal gammopathy-associated lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma. Its incidence is only 4 per million per year. This review contains the known published literature specifically on the available management tools for Waldenström macroglobulinemia and is designed to assist clinicians in making management decisions for patients with this uncommon disorder.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Plasma Exchange
  • Stem Cell Transplantation
  • Transplantation, Autologous
  • Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia / drug therapy
  • Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia / therapy*