Myeloma cast nephropathy with diffuse amyloid casts without systemic amyloidosis: two cases report

Abstract Background Multiple myeloma (MM) is a plasma-cell derived hematologic malignant disease. The malignant proliferating plasma cells secrete massive monoclonal immunoglobulins which lead to various pathologic types of renal injury. Myeloma cast nephropathy (MCN) is the most common histopatholo...

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Main Authors: Zi-hao Yong, Xiao-juan Yu, Zi-shan Lin, Fu-de Zhou, Xi-nan Cen, Su-xia Wang, Ming-hui Zhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-020-02204-x