title: Benign monoclonal gammopathy in the elderly--a prevalence study and review.
abstract: Monoclonal gammopathy of uncertain significance (MGUS) may present the clinician with diagnostic difficulties. This paper reviews the literature relating to MGUS, presents findings of a local prevalence study, and provides advice on monitoring.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee.
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: McMurdo
authors.forename: P E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Mitchell
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006942:Hypergammaglobulinemia / Q000453:epidemiology*; D007074:Immunoglobulin G / Q000032:analysis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008998:Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000276:immunology; D015995:Prevalence
chemical_list: D007074:Immunoglobulin G