Which of the Following Statements Is Correct Regarding Monoclonal Gammopathy

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct regarding monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) and multiple myeloma (MM) ?

• A) MGUS has a low level of monoclonal spike without an underlying neoplasm, whereas MM has a monoclonal spike with an underlying neoplasm.
• B) MGUS has a monoclonal spike that is IgM in nature, whereas MM has a monoclonal spike that is IgG in nature.
• C) MGUS exhibits tumor localization, whereas MM exhibits tumor dissemination.
• D) MGUS and MM are the same.

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