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Understanding Heavy chain disease

By Dr. Thomas Chen, MD · · Immunology and Allergy

Our Immunology and Allergy team put together this overview of heavy chain disease for patients and families.

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Topic: heavy chain disease. A hypersensitivity reaction type IV disease that results from a proliferation of cells producing immunoglobulin heavy chains.

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This article is for general information and does not replace advice from your clinician.