Che cosa è la gammopatia?
Che cosa è la gammopatia?
La gammopatia monoclonale è una condizione non cancerosa, contrassegnata dall'accumulo, nel midollo osseo e nel sangue, di una proteina anomala nota come paraproteina (o proteina monoclonale o M proteina).
Quali sono i sintomi della gammopatia?
Sintomi della gammopatia monoclonale
- Insolita ed estrema stanchezza;
- Affanno, anche durante l'esecuzione di attività molto semplici;
- Dolori ossei costanti e localizzati;
- Perdita inspiegabile di peso;
- Predisposizione particolare alle infezioni (segno di un deficit del sistema immunitario).
Can multiple myeloma in the mouth mimic common tooth problems?
- Multiple myeloma in the mouth can mimic common teeth problems like periapical abscess or periodontal abscess, gingivitis, periodontitis, or other gingival enlargement or masses. The cause of multiple myeloma is generally unknown. Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) increases the risk of developing multiple myeloma.
What is multiple myeloma (MM)?
- Multiple myeloma ( MM ), also known as plasma cell myeloma and simply myeloma, is a cancer of plasma cells, a type of white blood cell that normally produces antibodies. Often, no symptoms are noticed initially.
Is there a cure for multiple myeloma?
- Treatment can often help to control the condition for several years, but most cases of multiple myeloma can't be cured. Research is ongoing to try to find new treatments. Treatment for multiple myeloma usually includes: anti-myeloma medicines to destroy the myeloma cells or control the cancer when it comes back (relapses)
What is the prognosis of smoldering multiple myeloma?
- Smoldering multiple myeloma increases the risk of developing multiple myeloma. Individuals diagnosed with this premalignant disorder develop multiple myeloma at a rate of 10% per year for the first 5 years, 3% per year for the next 5 years, and then 1% per year.
