How is monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance (MGRS) different from myeloma kidney?
If there are light chain deposits on the kidney, is that conclusive of MGRS?
Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Academic Institution
The terminology around renal failure and myeloma is confusing and sometimes unnecessarily complicated.
Here is how I approach it:
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 ...
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