Multiple Myeloma-Light Chain Only

The heavy chain, IgM, of the immunoglobulin is defective. This finding is seen in other lymphocytic/plasmacytic disorders as well, including Waldenstrom…

The heavy chain, IgG, of the immunoglobulin is defective. This is the most common type of multiple myeloma (>50%).

The heavy chain of the immunoglobulin, IgE, is defective. This multiple myeloma subtype is extremely rare.

The heavy chain of the immunoglobulin, IgD, is defective. This multiple myeloma subtype is very rare (~1%).

The heavy chain of the immunoglobulin, IgA, is defective. This is the second most common type of multiple myeloma (~20%). …

A type of cancer that begins in plasma cells (white blood cells that produce antibodies). Also called Kahler disease, myelomatosis, and…