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How is Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia diagnosed?
See how Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia is diagnosed. Which specialists are essential to meet, what tests are needed and other useful information for the diagnosis of Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia
Bone marrow biopsy, blood tests, PET and CT scans
Posted Sep 8, 2017 by Lynda 1300
Bone marrow sample..
Posted Sep 8, 2017 by cindy 400
An oncologist is key in diagnosing WM. For me, I was diagnosed as IgM MGUS (Monoclonal Gamopathy of Unknown Significance) first. This meant that I was over producing IgM white blood cells. Over several years they watched those numbers and did several bone marrow biopsies. Once the IgM cells (adult cells) had infiltrated the bone marrow to a number grater than 10%, I had crossed over to WM. This also included other symptoms that I had: heavy night sweats, peripheral neuropathy, shortness of breath, headaches, extreme fatigue. The critical tests to watch initially is the blood-work tests. This will tell the initial story, and if needed then a bone marrow biopsy.
Posted Sep 9, 2017 by Greg Martin 2450
