Higher prevalence of monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance in African Americans than whites--the unknown role of underlying HIV infection

Author Department

Pathology

Document Type

Article, Peer-reviewed

Publication Date

11-1-2006

Abstract

The age-adjusted prevalence rate of monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) is three-fold higher in African Americans than whites. Similarly, there is a higher preponderance of multiple myeloma (MM) in African-American patients. Since th

Publication ISSN

0884-8734

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