Autoimmune manifestations in patients with multiple myeloma and monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance

Conclusions Future research is required to explore further the link between MGUS/MM and autoimmune disorders. Inflammation in the setting of autoimmunity may serve as a trigger for MGUS and MM. In addition, a common genetic susceptibility for developing both an autoimmune disease and MM/MGUS might also exist. Autoimmune hematologic and rheumatologic diseases may pose important clinical problems for the MM patients. Therefore, a catalogue of these problems is important so that physicians are able to consider, identify and address them promptly.
Source: BBA Clinical - Category: Biochemistry Source Type: research