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Which type of protein is directly toxic to epithelial cells and contributes to cast formation in the tubular lumen?
Which type of protein is directly toxic to epithelial cells and contributes to cast formation in the tubular lumen?
What is the underlying cause of cast nephropathy in patients with myeloma?
What is the underlying cause of cast nephropathy in patients with myeloma?
Which type of amyloidosis is formed from free light chains and can be found in 6% to 24% of myeloma patients?
Which type of amyloidosis is formed from free light chains and can be found in 6% to 24% of myeloma patients?
Which condition is characterized by the deposition of light chains in the glomerular basement membrane or mesangial, leading to glomerulopathy?
Which condition is characterized by the deposition of light chains in the glomerular basement membrane or mesangial, leading to glomerulopathy?
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What percentage of patients with gout have uric acid stones?
What percentage of patients with gout have uric acid stones?
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What percentage of patients with secondary hyperuricemia have uric acid stones?
What percentage of patients with secondary hyperuricemia have uric acid stones?
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What is the underlying cause of hepatorenal syndrome in patients with liver failure?
What is the underlying cause of hepatorenal syndrome in patients with liver failure?
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What is the direct effect of tubular bile cast formation in patients with hepatorenal syndrome?
What is the direct effect of tubular bile cast formation in patients with hepatorenal syndrome?
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Which condition is characterized by the deposition of light chains in the tubular basement membranes, leading to tubulointerstitial nephritis?
Which condition is characterized by the deposition of light chains in the tubular basement membranes, leading to tubulointerstitial nephritis?
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What is the underlying cause of impaired renal function in patients with liver failure?
What is the underlying cause of impaired renal function in patients with liver failure?
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