Lymphoplasmacytic Lymphoma Symptoms

LYMPHOPLASMACYTIC LYMPHOMA

DESCRIPTION – lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma, also known as Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, is a low grade B-cell lymphoproliferative neoplasm characterized by small lymphocytes and monoclonal IgM monoclonal gammopathy. The disorder presents with symptoms related to bone marrow infiltration and IgM monoclonal gammopathy

SYMPTOMS –

Fatigue

Weight loss

Numbness, weakness or other nervous system problems

Abdominal swelling

Weakness and shortness of breath

Infections

Pink colored lesions

Fever

RISK FACTORS –

Older age

Common in men

Common in black people

Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance

DIAGNOSTIC TEST –

Blood test

Biopsy

Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy

Molecular testing of the tumor

Computed tomography scan

Magnetic resonance imaging

PET scan

Urine tests

TREATMENT –

Chemotherapy

Immunotherapy

Autologous bone marrow stem cell transplant

Radiation therapy

Targeted drug therapy