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What is cryoglobulinemia?
Cryoglobulinemia is a medical condition that is caused by proteins
called cryoglobulins, which are present in the blood. Cryoglobulins are
abnormal proteins that by
definition have the
unusual property of precipitating from the serum specimen when it is chilled in the
laboratory and redissolving into the serum upon rewarming.
Cryoglobulins may or may not be causing disease. Cryoglobulins can
accompany another condition (such as dermatomyositis, multiple
myeloma, or lymphoma) or be an isolated condition themselves, called
cryoglobulinemia.
Comment from: Fused, 45-54 Female (Caregiver)Published: April 22
Our daughter was diagnosed with cryoglobulinemia vasculitis. She has lost the ability to use her hands, arms, and legs. The Doctor plans to use Rituxan. He is waiting for her antibodies to reach a certain level then he plans to start the chemo.
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