Benign monoclonal gammopathy

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001190",
  "term": "Benign monoclonal gammopathy",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A condition characterized by the presence of a monoclonal immunoglobulin or its fragments in the blood or urine, without evidence of multiple myeloma or related B-cell lymphoproliferative disorders. This condition is considered stable and does not progress to malignancy in most individuals. Regular monitoring is recommended to detect any progression, which occurs in about 1% of cases per year.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "gammaglobulin"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1134 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/benign-monoclonal-gammopathy/"
}