Introduction
Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) is condition in which there is too much of a protein called monoclonal protein, or M protein, in the blood. MGUS can cause there to be too many cells in your blood and not enough space for healthy cells. This condition increases your risk of cancer.
What are the causes?
The cause of this condition is not known.
What increases the risk?
You are more likely to develop this condition if:
You are African American.
You are 50 years old or older.
You are male.
You have an autoimmune disease.
You have been exposed to radiation.
You have a family history of MGUS.
What are the signs or symptoms?
There are no symptoms of this condition.
How is this diagnosed?
This condition may be
Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) is condition in which there is too much of a protein called monoclonal protein, or M protein, in the blood. MGUS can cause there to be too many cells in your blood and not enough space for healthy cells. This condition increases your risk of cancer.
What are the causes?
The cause of this condition is not known.
What increases the risk?
You are more likely to develop this condition if:
You are African American.
You are 50 years old or older.
You are male.
You have an autoimmune disease.
You have been exposed to radiation.
You have a family history of MGUS.
What are the signs or symptoms?
There are no symptoms of this condition.
How is this diagnosed?
This condition may be