Table 1.
Characteristics of MM and MGUS patients
| Variable | MM patients | MM controls | MGUS patients | MGUS controls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. in total | 19 112 | 75 408 | 5403 | 21 209 |
| Males, no. (%) | 10 427 (55) | 41 269 (55) | 2677 (50) | 10 537 (50) |
| Females, no. (%) | 8685 (45) | 34 139 (45) | 2726 (50) | 10 672 (50) |
| Median age at diagnosis, y (range) | 71 (24-101) | — | 71 (22-100) | — |
| Isotype, no. (%) | ||||
| Isotype IgA/IgG | — | — | 2747 (51) | — |
| Isotype IgM | — | — | 529 (10) | — |
| Unknown | — | — | 2127 (39) | — |
| M-protein at diagnosis, no. (%) | ||||
| < 10 g/L | — | — | 1567 (29) | — |
| > 10 g/L | — | — | 1286 (24) | — |
| Unknown | — | — | 2550 (47) | — |
— indicates not applicable.