Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2754562 Clinical Lymphoma Myeloma and Leukemia 2011 6 Pages PDF
Abstract

BackgroundMonoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) is a plasma cell proliferative disorder that transforms into multiple myeloma and other serious B-cell disorders at an approximate rate of 1% per year; these patients are also at increased risk for fractures.Patients and MethodsWe conducted a retrospective, multicenter study of 100 patients from seven community health clinics to gain a better understanding of the work-up, follow-up, and treatment of these patients.ResultsMGUS patients appear to undergo inadequate work-up, follow-up, and treatment in the community setting.ConclusionsPhysicians should adhere to recently established guidelines to ensure that MGUS patients receive optimal care for this condition.

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