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What would be your next step in workup for a patient with IgG Kappa Monoclonal protein detected on SPEP and free lambda light chains found in the urine, with chronic diarrhea for 3 years and concern for GI amyloidosis?

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Medical Oncology · University of Chicago

This is a great question. I think the most important thing when it comes to the consideration of amyloidosis is thinking of it in the first place!

For patients with MGUS (or myeloma) but with red flag symptoms of amyloidosis, it is important to work these up. The studies recommended may differ base...

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