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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
testing of bone marrow for a specific mutation (MYD88 (L265P)) may be helpful because it is present only in WM.4 Computed tomographic scans of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis help to stage the disease. Beta 2 microglobulin levels and the WM International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS) assist with prognostication. Indications for treatment include pancytopenia (hemoglobin
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
testing of bone marrow for a specific mutation (MYD88 (L265P)) may be helpful because it is present only in WM.4 Computed tomographic scans of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis help to stage the disease. Beta 2 microglobulin levels and the WM International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS) assist with prognostication. Indications for treatment include pancytopenia (hemoglobin
