The International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) reported new criteria for plasma cell disorders, including smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM).
Criteria for smoldering myeloma - both of the following:
(1) one or more of the following:
(1a) serum monoclonal IgA or IgG >= 3 g/dL (30 g/L)
(1b) urinary monoclonal protein >= 500 mg per 24 hour
(1c) 10-60% of bone marrow plasma cells clonal
(2) absence of myeloma-defining events and amyloidosis
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Specialty: Hematology Oncology