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My mom showed a large amount of protein, "light chain"? without verification of a bm aspiration we don't have the exact diagnosis. do you have ideas about what we'll face?

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Hmmm: This is rather complex, and your treating physician should be approached to educate you on the important considerations. In the meanwhile, here is a primer: http://surgpathcriteria.Stanford.Edu/amyloid/light_heavy_deposition/differentialdiagnosis.Html.

Answered 9/15/2013

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A member asked:

My mom showed a large amount of protein, "light chain"? without verification of a bm aspiration we don't have the exact diagnosis. do you have ideas about what we'll face?

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Dr. Douglas Chang answered

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