A patient has a monoclonal protein with a concentration of 2.5 g/dL.  Levels of other immunoglobulins are normal and serum calcium is not elevated.  The patient has a mild plasmacytosis (5%) of the bone marrow.  What is the most likely diagnosis?

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A patient has a monoclonal protein with a concentration of 2.5 g/dL.  Levels of other immunoglobulins are normal and serum calcium is not elevated.  The patient has a mild plasmacytosis (5%) of the bone marrow.  What is the most likely diagnosis?  

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