如何管理意义未明的单克隆丙种球蛋白病。

How I manage monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance.

机构信息

Division of Hematology, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.

出版信息

Blood. 2018 Jan 11;131(2):163-173. doi: 10.1182/blood-2017-09-807560. Epub 2017 Nov 28.

Abstract

Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) is, in many ways, a unique hematologic entity. Unlike most hematologic conditions in which the diagnosis is intentional and credited to hematologists, the discovery of MGUS is most often incidental and made by nonhematologists. MGUS is considered an obligate precursor to several lymphoplasmacytic malignancies, including immunoglobulin light-chain amyloidosis, multiple myeloma, and Waldenström macroglobulinemia. Therefore, long-term follow-up is generally recommended. Despite its high prevalence, there is surprisingly limited evidence to inform best clinical practice both at the time of diagnosis and during follow-up. We present 7 vignettes to illustrate common clinical management questions that arise during the course of MGUS. Where evidence is present, we provide a concise summary of the literature and clear recommendations on management. Where evidence is lacking, we describe how we practice and provide a rationale for our approach. We also discuss the potential harms associated with MGUS diagnosis, a topic that is rarely, if ever, broached between patients and providers, or even considered in academic debate.

摘要

意义未明的单克隆丙种球蛋白血症(MGUS)在很多方面都是一种独特的血液学实体。与大多数血液学疾病不同,这些疾病的诊断是有意为之并归功于血液科医生,MGUS 的发现大多是偶然的,由非血液科医生做出。MGUS 被认为是几种淋巴浆细胞恶性肿瘤的强制性前体,包括免疫球蛋白轻链淀粉样变性、多发性骨髓瘤和华氏巨球蛋白血症。因此,通常建议进行长期随访。尽管其患病率很高,但令人惊讶的是,在诊断时和随访期间,几乎没有足够的证据来指导最佳临床实践。我们提出了 7 个病例,以说明在 MGUS 病程中出现的常见临床管理问题。在有证据的情况下,我们提供了文献的简明总结和管理的明确建议。在缺乏证据的情况下,我们描述了我们的实践,并为我们的方法提供了理由。我们还讨论了与 MGUS 诊断相关的潜在危害,这是一个很少在患者和提供者之间提及的话题,甚至在学术辩论中也很少考虑。

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