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Renal complications in multiple myeloma.

B Iványi1

  • 1Department of Pathology, Albert Szent-Györgyi University of Medicine, Szeged, Hungary.

Acta Morphologica Hungarica
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Multiple myeloma frequently causes kidney complications, with Bence Jones cast nephropathy being the most common in patients with impaired renal function. Histological changes and renal function showed correlation, but caution is advised when inferring function from morphology.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Oncology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Multiple myeloma frequently leads to renal complications.
  • Understanding the spectrum of kidney pathology is crucial for patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the types and frequency of renal complications in patients with multiple myeloma.
  • To correlate histological findings with renal function.

Main Methods:

  • Autopsy-based study of 81 multiple myeloma patients.
  • Kidney tissue examination for specific lesions (e.g., Bence Jones cast nephropathy, light chain deposition disease, amyloidosis).
  • Grading of lesions and correlation with serum creatinine levels.

Main Results:

  • Bence Jones cast nephropathy was the most frequent complication (33%) in patients with impaired renal function.
  • Other complications like light chain deposition disease and amyloidosis were less common.
  • A good correlation was observed between histological grading and serum creatinine, but exceptions noted.

Conclusions:

  • Bence Jones cast nephropathy is a significant cause of renal dysfunction in multiple myeloma.
  • Morphological changes in the kidney require careful interpretation regarding functional impairment.

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