Multiple myeloma

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a malignant tumor of plasma cell characterized by overproduction of abnormal plasma cells in the bone marrow and skeletal destruction. The clinical features are bone pain, renal impairment, immunodeficiency, anemia and presence of abnormal immunoglobulins (Ig).

Allergy

An allergy is an immune response or reaction to substances that are usually not harmful.


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PMID (PMCID)
2456509
 FEMALE Adult
New and controversial uses of intravenous gamma-globulin.
Pahwa RN.
Pediatr Infect Dis J. 1988;7(5 Suppl):S34-6.
myasthenia gravis, systemic lupus erythematosus, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, idiopathic neutropenia and aplastic anemia; (3) atopic allergy with IgG subclass deficiency including bronchial asthma; (4) in severe infections in combination therapy with antibiotics and as an antipyretic; (5) in Kawasaki's disease; (6) in multiple myeloma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia.