Overview

Waldenström is slow-growing.

When to get urgent help

Seek help for vision loss.

Causes and risk factors

MYD88 mutation.

How it develops (pathophysiology)

Cells make excess IgM.

Signs and symptoms

Tiredness, blurred vision.

How it is diagnosed

Blood, marrow.

Possible complications

Hyperviscosity.

Medicines

BTK inhibitors.

Other treatments

Plasma exchange.

Living with it and prevention

None.

Outlook

Long survival.