A patient's laboratory test results indicate an elevated $\beta$2-microglobulin (BMG)blood level.Which of the following conditions would be most associated with this finding?
A)Esophageal cancer
B)Leukemia
C)Colon cancer
D)Bladder cancer

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Elevated levels of beta-2 microglobulin (BMG) in the blood are commonly observed in patients with lymphoproliferative disorders, such as leukemia. Elevated BMG levels may also be seen in other malignancies, but leukemia is the most closely associated condition.

A Patient's Laboratory Test Results Indicate an Elevated β\betaβ 2-Microglobulin (BMG)blood Level

A Patient's Laboratory Test Results Indicate an Elevated $\beta$ 2-Microglobulin (BMG)blood Level