2015•Central Asian Journal of Medical SciencesOpen access
Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia Complicated with Hyperviscosity Syndrome
Narangerel Jigjidkhorol, Khishigjargal Batsukh, Oyundelger Norov, Myadagsuren Sukhbaatar, Nansalmaa Ayurzana, Mendamar Ravzanaadii, Saruul Tungalag, Altanshagai Boldbaatar, Khulan Purevdorj, Sarantuya Jav
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Abstract
Objectives: Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia (WM) is a malignant disease of the B lymphocytes. We report on a patient in Mongolia having WM complicated with hyperviscosity syndrome. Methods: A 28 year-old Mongolian woman had symptoms due to hyperviscosity syndrome such as vision loss, headache, dizziness and, epistaxis. Upon examination, her morphology, biochemistry, histology, flow cytometry and serum protein electrophoresis indicated WM complicated with hyperviscosity syndrome. Results: The patient was was successfully treated with a combination chemotherapy and plasmapheresis. Conclusion: Hyperviscosity syndrome manifestations should be treated with plasmapheresis.
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