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

Affected Organs

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