What causes WM: genetic or immune-related factors, or a combination?

Kristinsson SY, et al.

Clin Lymphoma Myeloma Leuk · 2011

Grade Bnarrative review

Key Findings

  • First-degree relatives of WM patients have significantly increased risk of WM and other NHL
  • Similar excess risk in parents, siblings, and offspring suggests dominant gene effects
  • Both genetic and environmental components contribute to WM susceptibility

Referenced in (1 disease)

ID: pmid-21454199DOI: 10.1016/j.clml.2011.02.002PMID: 21454199