Which of the following statements is correct regarding monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) and multiple myeloma (MM)?
a. MGUS has a low level of monoclonal spike without an underlying neoplasm, whereas MM has a monoclonal spike with an underlying neoplasm.
b. MGUS has a monoclonal spike that is IgM in nature, whereas MM has a monoclonal spike that is IgG in nature.
c. MGUS exhibits tumor localization, whereas MM exhibits tumor dissemination.
d. MGUS and MM are the same.
Correct Answer: A
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