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Monoclonal gammopathy (MG) encompasses a spectrum of conditions ranging from benign to malignant clonal B-cell proliferations. While MG is traditionally associated with hematologic malignancies, its role in autoimmune and rheumatologic diseases is increasingly recognized. This review proposes the novel concept of "monoclonal gammopathy of rheumatologic significance (MGRhS)" that refers to a non-malignant or pre-malignant systemic condition related to a monoclonal immunoglobulin and clonal B cells, capable of producing multi-organ damage or influencing the therapeutic management of rheumatologic diseases. MG of clinical significance is characterized by the production of monoclonal proteins causing organ damage and modulating immune responses. These proteins contribute to rheumatologic conditions or peculiar phenotypes, including cryoglobulinemic vasculitis, Sjögren's disease, and other autoimmune disorders. The review explores pathogenic mechanisms linking MG with these diseases, emphasizing early detection and accurate classification to guide therapeutic strategies. The manuscript addresses the implications of incidental MG detection in rheumatologic patients, particularly in the context of biologic therapies. Practical guidance is provided on identifying MGRhS, assessing its impact, and tailoring management to prevent complications. This analysis aims to advance understanding of MGRhS as a distinct clinical entity, encouraging a multidisciplinary approach to its management. The integration of novel diagnostic tools and targeted therapies is essential to improve outcomes and address the complexity of this condition.
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Exp Clin Transplant
August 2025
>From the University Clinic for Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine, Saints Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Skopje, North Macedonia.
Posttransplant lymphoproliferative disorders are a serious complication after solid-organ transplant, with a reported incidence from 2% to 20%. Plasma cell neoplasms in solid-organ transplants represent a rare but increasingly serious complication after solid-organ transplant. We report a case of plasmablastic myeloma, a very rare variant of multiple myeloma with aggressive course and poor prognosis.
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Background: Light chain multiple myeloma (LCMM) is a malignant hematological disease characterized by bone marrow infiltration by tumor plasma cells and the secretion of monoclonal free light chains (κ or λ). It is often di-agnosed through hypogammaglobulinemia detected by serum protein electrophoresis, followed by immunotyping showing a monoclonal band in free light chains. However, the structure of monoclonal light chains can sometimes complicate laboratory findings.
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Nanchang Bright Eye Hospital, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China.
Introduction: This bibliometric analysis aims to explore global trends, research hotspots, and future directions in multidrug resistance of multiple myeloma (MM), providing insights for overcoming resistance mechanisms and optimizing therapeutic strategies.
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Department of Geriatrics, Beijing Haidian Hospital, Beijing, China.
The causal relationship between immune cell signatures and multiple myeloma (MM) pathobiology remains incompletely understood. This study aimed to explore the bidirectional causal associations between 731 circulating immune cell traits and MM risk using a two-sample, bidirectional Mendelian randomization (MR) approach. Two-sample MR analyses were conducted utilizing genome-wide association study (GWAS) summary statistics for 731 immune cell phenotypes and MM GWAS datasets.
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October 2025
Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
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