Multiple Choice
Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) represents (a) :
A) monoclonal protein in patients with no features of multiple myeloma (MM) or related malignant disorders.
B) disorder that can evolve into a malignant monoclonal gammopathy.
C) serum monoclonal protein concentration less than 3 g/dL.
D) all of the above.
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