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[Pseudohyponatremia and anion gap changes in multiple myeloma]
Revista Medica De Chile
|June 1, 1989
Summary
Pseudo-hyponatremia, a rare condition, can cause falsely low plasma sodium levels. This case highlights how measurement methods impact results in multiple myeloma patients.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Medicine
- Biochemistry
Background:
- Pseudo-hyponatremia is characterized by decreased plasma sodium with normal or increased effective plasma osmolarity.
- It is a rare condition that can be mistaken for true hyponatremia.