Monoclonal gammopathy of uncertain significance

Definition

A condition characterized by the presence of a monoclonal gammopathy (MG) in which the clonal mass has not reached a predefined state in which the condition is considered malignant. Up to 25% of cases of monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) progress to a B-cell malignancy or myeloma. MGUS may occur in conjunction with various carcinomas, chronic inflammatory and infectious conditions, and other diseases.

Also known as benign monoclonal gammopathy, MGUS, monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance, monoclonal gammopathy Of undetermined significance (MGUS), monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (morphologic abnormality), monoclonal gammopathy of unknown significance, monoclonal gammopathy, benign — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 7442 per MONDO
• ICD9 238.6 per MONDO
• MESH D008998 per MONDO
• NCIT C3996 per MONDO
• SCTID 277577000 per MONDO
• SCTID 58648008 per MONDO
• UMLS C0026470 per MONDO

Affected Organs