Gamma-heavy chain disease
Gamma-heavy chain disease
Definition
Gamma-heavy chain disease (gamma-HCD) is a type of HCD characterized by the production of incomplete monoclonal gamma-heavy chains without associated light chains. The clinical presentation most commonly resembles that of patients with systemic lymphoproliferative/autoimmune diseases.
Also known as Franklin disease, Franklin's disease, gamma heavy chain disease, gamma-HCD — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 0060127 per MONDO
- ICD9 273.2 per MONDO
- NCIT C3083 per MONDO
- Orphanet 100026 per MONDO
- SCTID 109984001 per MONDO
- UMLS C0018854 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Lymphoid system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |