Mu-heavy chain disease

Mu-heavy chain disease

Definition

Mu-heavy chain disease (mu-HCD) is a type of HCD characterized by the production of incomplete monoclonal mu-heavy chains without associated light chains. The clinical presentation resembles that of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL).

Also known as mu chain disease, mu heavy chain disease, mu-HCD — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Hematopoietic system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Lymphoid system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Lymphoid system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0