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Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Definition
Common names:
  • Macroglobulinemia
  • Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia
A person with Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia has abnormal white blood cells that multiply out of control. These cells can form tumors and spread to other parts of the body. Images

The white blood cells produce antibodies, which usually help fight infection. The cancerous cells produce too many antibodies, which causes the blood to become too thick.

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Last Updated: Sep 5, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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