Monoclonal gammopathy
Introduction
Hello, welcome to this 14th class of the Hematology course provided by the University of Guanajuato. In this class we are going to review some basic concepts of monoclonal gammopathy. They are a group of disorders characterized by the accumulation of abnormal cells that produce an elevated number of abnormal proteins known as Immunoglobulins. These Immunoglobulins are not functional and they are deposited In several organs causing alterations and malfunction. Some classification and diagnostic aspects are going to be reviewed as well as some treatment options available.
Hope this class will help you understand the basic concepts of this pathology, let’s get started.