Synonyms: Franklin disease | Gamma-HCD
A type of HCD characterized by the production of incomplete monoclonal gamma-heavy chains without associated light chains. The clinical presentation most commonly resembles that of patients with systemic lymphoproliferative/autoimmune diseases.
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