Cutaneous manifestations of monoclonal gammopathy

Blood Cancer J. 2022 Apr 11;12(4):58. doi: 10.1038/s41408-022-00661-1.

Abstract

Monoclonal gammopathy associated with dermatological manifestations are a well-recognized complication. These skin disorders can be associated with infiltration and proliferation of a malignant plasma cells or by a deposition of the monoclonal immunoglobulin in a nonmalignant monoclonal gammopathy. These disorders include POEMS syndrome, light chain amyloidosis, Schnitzler syndrome, scleromyxedema and TEMPI syndrome. This article provides a review of clinical manifestations, diagnostics criteria, natural evolution, pathogenesis, and treatment of these cutaneous manifestations.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Amyloidosis*
  • Humans
  • Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance* / complications
  • Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance* / diagnosis
  • Paraproteinemias* / complications
  • Paraproteinemias* / diagnosis
  • Plasma Cells
  • Skin Diseases* / complications
  • Skin Diseases* / etiology