[Monoclonal gammopathies of indetermined significance: diagnosis and clinical follow-up guidelines]

Acta Med Port. 2014 Sep-Oct;27(5):661-4. Epub 2014 Oct 31.
[Article in Portuguese]

Abstract

The Portuguese group of multiple myeloma of the Portuguese Society of Hematology proposes a national protocol for diagnosis and clinical follow-up of monoclonal gammopathies. The proposed protocol aims to standardize clinical management of monoclonal gammopathies. Furthermore, it would also define the major risk factors for progression to Multiple Myeloma that require a precocious close articulation between general practitioners and a Hematology Clinic.

O Grupo Português de Mieloma Múltiplo da Sociedade Portuguesa de Hematologia propôs-se criar um protocolo de avaliação e acompanhamento de doentes com gamapatias monoclonais. O protocolo aqui apresentado, meramente referencial, pretende racionalizar e uniformizar a forma como estes doentes são acompanhados pelos seus médicos assistentes e identifica critérios claros de risco de progressão que justificam a sua referenciação a uma consulta de Hematologia Clínica.

Publication types

  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Disease Progression
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Paraproteinemias / diagnosis*
  • Risk Assessment