Evidence-based focused review of management of hyperviscosity syndrome.
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Case 1. Patient 1 is a 65-year-old plumber who presents with fatigue, headache, blurred vision, and intermittent nosebleeds for the past 3 months. Examination demonstrates mild generalized lymphadenopathy and a palpable spleen tip. The fundi show marked retinal vein engorgement with “sausaging.” Laboratory tests disclose mild anemia and a large monoclonal spike on serum protein electrophoresis. How should he be managed?
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Blood
دوره 119 10 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012