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WALDENSTROMS MACROGLOBULINEMIA [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-08-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Pharmacology
- Immunology
- Crop Protection
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- chlorambucil
1, record 1, English, chlorambucil
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- 4-{4-[bis(2-chloroethyl)amino]phenyl}butanoic acid 2, record 1, English, 4%2D%7B4%2D%5Bbis%282%2Dchloroethyl%29amino%5Dphenyl%7Dbutanoic%20acid
correct, see observation
- 4-(p-bis(2-chloroethyl)aminophenyl) butyric acid 3, record 1, English, 4%2D%28p%2Dbis%282%2Dchloroethyl%29aminophenyl%29%20butyric%20acid
former designation, avoid
- 4-(bis-(2-chloroethyl)amino-benzenebutanoic acid 3, record 1, English, 4%2D%28bis%2D%282%2Dchloroethyl%29amino%2Dbenzenebutanoic%20acid
former designation, avoid
- N,N-di-2-chloroethyl-gamma-p-aminophenylbutyric acid 3, record 1, English, N%2CN%2Ddi%2D2%2Dchloroethyl%2Dgamma%2Dp%2Daminophenylbutyric%20acid
former designation, avoid, see observation
- phenylbutyric acid nitrogen mustard 3, record 1, English, phenylbutyric%20acid%20nitrogen%20mustard
former designation, avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cytotoxic alkylating agent of the nitrogen mustard group, used as an antineoplastic, primarily for treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia and Waldenström's macroglobulinemia and also for Hodgkin's disease, lymphosarcoma, and ovaria carcinoma, [whose] major side effect is bone marrow depression. 4, record 1, English, - chlorambucil
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chlorambucil: International nonproprietary name (INN) of the World Health Organization (WHO). 5, record 1, English, - chlorambucil
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
4-{4-[bis(2-chloroethyl)amino]phenyl}butanoic acid: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 2, record 1, English, - chlorambucil
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
N,N-di-2-chloroethyl-gamma-p-aminophenylbutyric acid: The capital letters "N" and the prefix "p" must be italicized; the word "gamma" must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter. 5, record 1, English, - chlorambucil
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Also known under many other names, e.g. CB1348; Chloraminophen; Chloraminophene; Chloroambucil; Chlorobutin; Chlorobutine; Ecloril; Elcoril; Leukeran; Leudersan; Leukoran; Linfolizin; Linfolysin; NCI-C03485; NSC-3088; RCRA waste number U035. 5, record 1, English, - chlorambucil
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Chemical formula: C14H19Cl2NO2 5, record 1, English, - chlorambucil
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Pharmacologie
- Immunologie
- Protection des végétaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chlorambucil
1, record 1, French, chlorambucil
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- acide 4-{4-[bis(2-chloroéthyl)amino]phényl}butanoïque 2, record 1, French, acide%204%2D%7B4%2D%5Bbis%282%2Dchloro%C3%A9thyl%29amino%5Dph%C3%A9nyl%7Dbutano%C3%AFque
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- acide p-(bis(chloro-2 éthyl)amino)phényl-4 butyrique 3, record 1, French, acide%20p%2D%28bis%28chloro%2D2%20%C3%A9thyl%29amino%29ph%C3%A9nyl%2D4%20butyrique
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
- chlorambucile 4, record 1, French, chlorambucile
avoid, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Agent alkylant, [...] le chlorambucil est souvent utilisé en France à la place du cyclophosphamide (comme immunosuppresseur). 5, record 1, French, - chlorambucil
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chlorambucil : Dénomination commune internationale (DCI) de l'Organisation mondiale de la santé (OMS). 2, record 1, French, - chlorambucil
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
acide 4-{4-[bis(2-chloroéthyl)amino]phényl}butanoïque : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 2, record 1, French, - chlorambucil
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C14H19Cl2NO2 6, record 1, French, - chlorambucil
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Farmacología
- Inmunología
- Protección de las plantas
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- clorambucilo
1, record 1, Spanish, clorambucilo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- clorambucil 2, record 1, Spanish, clorambucil
correct, masculine noun
- Leukeran 2, record 1, Spanish, Leukeran
correct, trademark, masculine noun, Spain
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fármaco alquilante antineoplásico. 3, record 1, Spanish, - clorambucilo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] utilizado para el tratamiento de la leucemia linfocítica crónica y de los linfomas no-Hodgkin's benignos. 2, record 1, Spanish, - clorambucilo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C14H19Cl2NO2 3, record 1, Spanish, - clorambucilo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-01-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Waldenström's macroglobulinemia
1, record 2, English, Waldenstr%C3%B6m%27s%20macroglobulinemia
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- primary macroglobulinemia 1, record 2, English, primary%20macroglobulinemia
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Macroglobulinemia is the result of an uncontrolled proliferation of lymphocytes and plasma cells in which a large IgM M-protein is produced. The cause is unknown ... 1, record 2, English, - Waldenstr%C3%B6m%27s%20macroglobulinemia
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- macroglobulinémie de Waldenström
1, record 2, French, macroglobulin%C3%A9mie%20de%20Waldenstr%C3%B6m
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- MGW 1, record 2, French, MGW
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hémopathie lymphoïde B caractérisée par la présence d'une immunoglobuline M monoclonale (macroglobuline) à un taux supérieur à 5g/litre de sang associée à une infiltration lymphoplasmocytaire de la moelle osseuse et éventuellement d'autres organes. 1, record 2, French, - macroglobulin%C3%A9mie%20de%20Waldenstr%C3%B6m
Record 2, Key term(s)
- maladie de Waldenström
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inmunología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- macroglobulinemia de Waldenström
1, record 2, Spanish, macroglobulinemia%20de%20Waldenstr%C3%B6m
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-02-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Cancers and Oncology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Waldenström's macroglobulinemia
1, record 3, English, Waldenstr%C3%B6m%27s%20macroglobulinemia
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- lymphoplasmacytoid lymphoma 1, record 3, English, lymphoplasmacytoid%20lymphoma
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Waldenström's macroglobulinemia is included in the B-cell lymphoproliferative syndromes that have a low degree of malignancy. 1, record 3, English, - Waldenstr%C3%B6m%27s%20macroglobulinemia
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The disease results from a malignant proliferation of lymphoplasmacellular elements. As in multiple myeloma, a paraproteinemia is found which is always type IgM. 1, record 3, English, - Waldenstr%C3%B6m%27s%20macroglobulinemia
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Cancers et oncologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- maladie de Waldenström
1, record 3, French, maladie%20de%20Waldenstr%C3%B6m
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- macroglobulinémie 1, record 3, French, macroglobulin%C3%A9mie
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Syndromes lymphoprolifératifs [...] La macroglobulinémie (ou maladie de Waldenström) est caractérisée par l'association d'une prolifération lymphoïde généralement polymorphe et d'un pic d'IgM monoclonale sérique responsable d'une hyperviscosité sanguine. Les hémorragies sont fréquentes. 1, record 3, French, - maladie%20de%20Waldenstr%C3%B6m
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Tipos de cáncer y oncología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- macroglobulinemia de Waldenstrom
1, record 3, Spanish, macroglobulinemia%20de%20Waldenstrom
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Extraño tipo de trastorno linoproliferativo crónico que afecta a los linfocitos B y que presenta un crecimiento lento. En cierto modo, evolución como el mieloma, en el sentido de que se origina en una cavidad de la médula ósea y causa malformaciones óseas. 1, record 3, Spanish, - macroglobulinemia%20de%20Waldenstrom
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La macroglobulinemia de Waldenstrom presenta una incidencia más alta en varones mayores de 60 años. 1, record 3, Spanish, - macroglobulinemia%20de%20Waldenstrom
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