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How does multiple myeloma affect the kidney?
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Nephropathy: Myeloma produces proteins called light chains which can essentially "clog up" the kidney producing myeloma nephropathy. Myeloma also produces humoral substances which can damage the kidney.
Answered 8/9/2018
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Myeloma and kidney: Two major causes of kidney problem in patients with myeloma - direct effect of the abnormal protein to the kidney also called myeloma kidney/cast nephropathy and increase serum calcium /hypercalcemia.. Other causes of kidney failure include amyloidosis, and drug-induced kidney damage.
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