Amyloidosis
A disorder characterized by the localized or diffuse accumulation of amyloid protein in various anatomic sites. It may be primary, due to clonal plasma cell proliferations; secondary, due to long standing infections, chronic inflammatory disorders, or malignancies; or familial. It may affect the nerves, skin, tongue, joints, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys and adrenal glands.
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To diagnosed plasma cell dyscrasia (PCD) you need to have a monoclonal protein, either in blood or urine. Normal plasma cells usually make either kappa or lambda light containing immunoglobulin and are usually equal in number. However, if t...
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