Author:
Eurelings M.,Lokhorst H. M.,Kalmijn S.,Wokke J.H.J.,Notermans N. C.
Abstract
Objective: To assess the frequency of hematologic malignancies at diagnosis and to determine the incidence and predictors of malignant transformation during follow-up in patients with polyneuropathy associated with monoclonal gammopathy.Methods: Potential predictors of malignant transformation from medical history, hematologic, neurologic, and laboratory examination performed each 6 months were evaluated by univariable and multivariable Cox proportional hazard analysis.Results: Of 193 patients with polyneuropathy associated with monoclonal gammopathy, 17 patients had a hematologic malignancy at diagnosis. The incidence rate of malignant transformation in 176 patients without a malignancy at diagnosis was 2.7/100 patient years. Weight loss, progression of the polyneuropathy, unexplained fever or night sweats, and M-protein level were independent predictors.Conclusions: Since hematologic malignancies occur frequently in polyneuropathy associated with monoclonal gammopathy, the authors suggest that all patients should be screened at diagnosis and subsequently during follow-up if malignant transformation is suspected.
Publisher
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
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