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How is monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance (MGRS) different from myeloma kidney?

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Medical Oncology · University of Chicago

The terminology around renal failure and myeloma is confusing and sometimes unnecessarily complicated.

Here is how I approach it:

  1. Light chain (cast) nephropathy - This is from toxic injury to the nephron tubules from excess light chains. This is usually picked up on biopsy or can be ascertained fro...

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