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I have small fiber neuropathy diagnosed by skin biopsy. i have a slightly elevated kappa free light chain with normal kappa/lambda ratio. i do not have diabetes. can there be any correlation with this?
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So far, no etiologic correlation. There are several other possible causes. Discuss the next steps with the physician who did the skin punch biopsy.
Answered 7/24/2023
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