Autologous stem cell transplantation for a monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance mimicking amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A case report
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- Published online on: June 27, 2014 https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2014.1814
- Pages: 988-990
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Abstract
It is rare for patients with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) to present with clinical features of fatal motor neuron disease, for example amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). There is no standard and effective therapy for either MGUS or ALS. In addition, stem cell transplantation appears to be ineffective for the treatment of this disease. In the present study, a 47‑year old female with MGUS that mimicked ALS is presented. The M‑protein levels of the patient were normalized following two cycles of chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation treatment. MGUS was found to be alleviated and the symptoms of ALS did not deteriorate. The results showed a positive therapeutic effect of autologous stem cell transplantation for MGUS.
