Lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma (LPL) is a rare type of lymphoma where B-cells (a type of white blood cell) develop incorrectly. Although WM and LPL are often used interchangeably, they do differ. WM is a type of LPL. Both people with LPL and WM will have abnormal B-cells (lymphoplasmacytic cells). People with WM have higher than normal levels of abnormal antibody IgM. For every 20 people with LPL cells, 19 have WM and only 1 will have lymphoplasmacytc lymphoma. More about Lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma.
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