gamma-chain disease
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Introduction
Encountered most often in the elderly. Resembles a malignant lymphoma rather than multiple myeleoma. Manifestations consist of lymphadenopathy, anemia, fever, & often hepatosplenomegaly. Lytic bone lesions are not present. The disease course is variable, from death in a few months to several years.
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References
- ↑ Cotran et al Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease, W.B. Saunders Co, Philadelphia, PA 1989 pg 744