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2. Multiple myeloma - Wikipedia

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   Kidney failure in multiple myeloma can be acute (reversible) or chronic (irreversible). Acute kidney failure typically resolves when the calcium and paraprotein levels are brought under control. Treatment of chronic kidney failure is dependent on the type of kidney failure and may involve dialysis.

3. Myeloma cast nephropathy - Wikipedia

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   Myeloma cast nephropathy, also referred to as light-chain cast nephropathy, is the formation of plugs (urinary casts) in the kidney tubules from free immunoglobulin light chains leading to kidney failure in the context of multiple myeloma. It is the most common cause of kidney injury in myeloma. [1]

4. Plasma cell dyscrasias - Wikipedia

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   At the time of diagnosis, 30% to 50% of light chain multiple myeloma patients have severe renal dysfunction or kidney failure due to light chain myeloma cast nephropathy or the nephrotoxic effects of free light chains on renal tubular cells. Patients are treated similarly to patients suffering the counterparts those with multiple myeloma except ...

5. Multiple Myeloma, You Soon May Have Met Your Match! - AOL

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6. Monoclonal immunoglobulin deposition disease - Wikipedia

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   LCDD is associated with multiple myeloma in 39-59% of cases, with monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance in 39% of cases and may also be associated with lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma. [2] The median 5-year overall survival of LCDD patients is 70%. [2]

7. Multiple myeloma gets new attention after Bruce ... - AOL

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   Around 35,000 multiple myeloma cases are reported each year in the U.S. Older adults, men and people with obesity have a higher risk of the disease, though doctors are still trying to understand ...