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Which clinical feature is indicative of hypercalcemia in multiple myeloma?
Which clinical feature is indicative of hypercalcemia in multiple myeloma?
What is the most common immunoglobulin overproduced in multiple myeloma?
What is the most common immunoglobulin overproduced in multiple myeloma?
Which of the following findings would be confirmed by a urine protein electrophoresis in multiple myeloma?
Which of the following findings would be confirmed by a urine protein electrophoresis in multiple myeloma?
What is a common complication associated with multiple myeloma?
What is a common complication associated with multiple myeloma?
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What characteristic is indicative of Waldenström macroglobulinemia on a fundoscopy examination?
What characteristic is indicative of Waldenström macroglobulinemia on a fundoscopy examination?
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Which of the following symptoms is commonly associated with hyperviscosity in Waldenström macroglobulinemia?
Which of the following symptoms is commonly associated with hyperviscosity in Waldenström macroglobulinemia?
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What type of plasma cells is characterized in the diagnosis of Waldenström macroglobulinemia?
What type of plasma cells is characterized in the diagnosis of Waldenström macroglobulinemia?
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What distinguishes Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance from multiple myeloma?
What distinguishes Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance from multiple myeloma?
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What is a distinguishing feature of the peripheral blood smear in plasma cell dyscrasias?
What is a distinguishing feature of the peripheral blood smear in plasma cell dyscrasias?
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Which method is essential for confirming urinary involvement in multiple myeloma?
Which method is essential for confirming urinary involvement in multiple myeloma?
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Which clinical feature is often associated with Waldenström macroglobulinemia?
Which clinical feature is often associated with Waldenström macroglobulinemia?
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What finding would you expect in the bone marrow for Waldenström macroglobulinemia?
What finding would you expect in the bone marrow for Waldenström macroglobulinemia?
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Which immunoglobulin is primarily overproduced in multiple myeloma?
Which immunoglobulin is primarily overproduced in multiple myeloma?
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What is the primary immunoglobulin produced in Waldenström macroglobulinemia?
What is the primary immunoglobulin produced in Waldenström macroglobulinemia?
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Which diagnostic tool is employed to visualize the presence of 'punched out' bone lytic lesions?
Which diagnostic tool is employed to visualize the presence of 'punched out' bone lytic lesions?
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What clinical feature is commonly associated with hyperviscosity syndrome in Waldenström macroglobulinemia?
What clinical feature is commonly associated with hyperviscosity syndrome in Waldenström macroglobulinemia?
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Which laboratory finding is indicative of the presence of Bence Jones proteinuria?
Which laboratory finding is indicative of the presence of Bence Jones proteinuria?
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What finding would be observed in the bone marrow of a patient with multiple myeloma?
What finding would be observed in the bone marrow of a patient with multiple myeloma?
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Which of the following findings on a bone marrow biopsy is indicative of multiple myeloma?
Which of the following findings on a bone marrow biopsy is indicative of multiple myeloma?
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What clinical feature is most closely associated with hyperviscosity syndrome in Waldenström macroglobulinemia?
What clinical feature is most closely associated with hyperviscosity syndrome in Waldenström macroglobulinemia?
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Which diagnostic method is used to confirm urinary involvement in plasma cell dyscrasias?
Which diagnostic method is used to confirm urinary involvement in plasma cell dyscrasias?
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What is a common cause of renal insufficiency observed in multiple myeloma?
What is a common cause of renal insufficiency observed in multiple myeloma?
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Which clinical feature is primarily observed in Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance?
Which clinical feature is primarily observed in Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance?
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What clinical manifestation is associated with increased cytokine secretion leading to osteoclast activity in multiple myeloma?
What clinical manifestation is associated with increased cytokine secretion leading to osteoclast activity in multiple myeloma?
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Which feature is crucial for diagnosing Waldenström macroglobulinemia?
Which feature is crucial for diagnosing Waldenström macroglobulinemia?
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What is the significance of the 'M spike' observed in plasma cell dyscrasias?
What is the significance of the 'M spike' observed in plasma cell dyscrasias?
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Which systemic complication is particularly common in patients with multiple myeloma?
Which systemic complication is particularly common in patients with multiple myeloma?
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What finding is indicative of rouleaux formation in peripheral blood smears?
What finding is indicative of rouleaux formation in peripheral blood smears?
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What is the primary immunoglobulin associated with the clinical features of Waldenström macroglobulinemia?
What is the primary immunoglobulin associated with the clinical features of Waldenström macroglobulinemia?
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Which finding on a fundoscopy examination is characteristic of Waldenström macroglobulinemia?
Which finding on a fundoscopy examination is characteristic of Waldenström macroglobulinemia?
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What is the most common complication associated with multiple myeloma?
What is the most common complication associated with multiple myeloma?
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In the case of multiple myeloma, which of the following clinical features is part of the CRAB criteria?
In the case of multiple myeloma, which of the following clinical features is part of the CRAB criteria?
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Which diagnostic criterion confirms the diagnosis of monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS)?
Which diagnostic criterion confirms the diagnosis of monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS)?
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Study Notes
Plasma Cell Dyscrasias
- Characterized by proliferation of a single plasma cell clone producing monoclonal immunoglobulin (paraprotein).
- Usually occurs in older adults.
- Screening methods include serum protein electrophoresis (detects M spike indicating monoclonal Ig), serum immunofixation, and serum free light chain assay.
- Urine protein electrophoresis and immunofixation assess urinary involvement; urine dipstick only detects albumin.
- Diagnostic confirmation is performed through a bone marrow biopsy.
- Peripheral blood smear may reveal rouleaux formation, which looks like stacked red blood cells.
Multiple Myeloma
- Commonly shows overproduction of IgG, followed by IgA and light chains.
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Clinical features (CRAB):
- Hypercalcemia resulting from increased cytokine secretion (e.g., IL-1, TNF-α, RANK-L) by malignant plasma cells stimulates osteoclast activity.
- Renal insufficiency caused by light chain cast nephropathy.
- Anemia due to bone marrow infiltration.
- Bone lytic lesions appear as "punched out" holes on X-ray, often leading to back pain.
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Complications:
- Increased risk of infections due to immune suppression.
- Primary amyloidosis (AL) related to excess light chain production.
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Diagnosis:
- Urinalysis reveals Bence Jones proteinuria, which indicates Ig light chains.
- Bone marrow biopsy shows over 10% monoclonal plasma cells with clock-face chromatin and intracytoplasmic inclusions containing Ig.
Waldenström Macroglobulinemia
- Characterized by the overproduction of IgM, the largest immunoglobulin, leading to macroglobulinemia.
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Clinical features:
- Anemia resulting from marrow infiltration.
- Constitutional symptoms, such as fatigue and weight loss.
- Lymphadenopathy and hepatosplenomegaly.
- Hyperviscosity symptoms, including headache, bleeding tendencies, blurry vision, and ataxia.
- Peripheral neuropathy due to IgM effects on nerve tissue.
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Diagnosis:
- Fundoscopic examination may show dilated, segmented, and tortuous retinal veins, described as a "sausage link" appearance.
- Bone marrow biopsy reveals over 10% monoclonal B lymphocytes, plasma cell features consistent with lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma, and intranuclear pseudoinclusions containing IgM.
Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
- Involves overproduction of any type of immunoglobulin, indicated by the presence of an M spike.
Plasma Cell Dyscrasias
- Disorders arise from the proliferation of a single plasma cell clone that overproduces a monoclonal immunoglobulin, referred to as paraprotein.
- Primarily observed in older adults, with screening methods including:
- Serum protein electrophoresis (M spike indicates monoclonal Ig overproduction)
- Serum immunofixation
- Serum free light chain assay
- Urinary involvement is confirmed through urine protein electrophoresis and immunofixation, as urine dipstick only detects albumin.
- Diagnosis is confirmed via bone marrow biopsy.
- Peripheral blood smear may show rouleaux formation, resembling RBCs stacked like poker chips.
Multiple Myeloma
- Characterized by overproduction of immunoglobulins, predominantly IgG, followed by IgA and light chains.
Clinical Features (CRAB)
- Calcium elevation (hypercalcemia) caused by cytokine secretion (e.g., IL-1, TNF-a, RANK-L) increasing osteoclast activity.
- Renal insufficiency due to plasma cell malignancy.
- Anemia resulting from bone marrow infiltration.
- Bone lytic lesions visible on x-ray as “punched out” areas, often leading to back pain.
Complications
- Increased risk of infections and the development of primary amyloidosis (AL type).
Diagnosis
- Urinalysis revealing Ig light chains and Bence Jones proteinuria detected with urine dipstick.
Bone Marrow Biopsy
- Presence of more than 10% monoclonal plasma cells with clock-face chromatin.
- Intracytoplasmic inclusions containing immunoglobulin.
Waldenström Macroglobulinemia
- Defined by overproduction of IgM, the largest immunoglobulin, leading to macroglobulinemia.
Clinical Features
- Symptoms include anemia, constitutional symptoms (B symptoms), lymphadenopathy, and hepatosplenomegaly.
- Hyperviscosity symptoms such as headache, bleeding, blurry vision, and ataxia.
- Presence of peripheral neuropathy as a common feature.
Diagnosis
- Fundoscopy reveals dilated, segmented, and tortuous retinal veins with a sausage link appearance.
Bone Marrow Biopsy
- More than 10% monoclonal B lymphocytes with plasma cell characteristics indicative of lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma.
- Intranuclear pseudoinclusions containing IgM.
Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS)
- Involves the overproduction of various immunoglobulin types, identifiable by the presence of an M spike.
Plasma Cell Dyscrasias
- Characterized by the proliferation of a single plasma cell clone producing monoclonal immunoglobulin (paraprotein).
- Commonly affects older adults and usually detected via serum protein electrophoresis.
- M spike indicates overproduction of monoclonal immunoglobulin.
- Diagnosis confirmed through serum immunofixation, serum free light chain assay, and bone marrow biopsy.
- Urine protein electrophoresis required for urinary involvement confirmation; urine dipstick only identifies albumin.
- Peripheral blood smear may show rouleaux formation, where RBCs stack like poker chips.
Multiple Myeloma
- Most frequent variant involves overproduction of IgG, followed by IgA and immunoglobulin light chains.
- Clinical features summarized as CRAB:
- Hypercalcemia due to cytokine secretion (IL-1, TNF-a, RANK-L) by malignant plasma cells, leading to increased osteoclast activity.
- Renal insufficiency resulting from increased calcium and light chains.
- Anemia due to bone marrow infiltration and reduced red blood cell production.
- Bone lytic lesions appear on X-ray as "punched out" areas, often causing back pain.
- Complications include increased risk of infections and primary amyloidosis (AL type).
- Diagnosis involves:
- Urinalysis showing Bence Jones proteinuria indicative of Ig light chains.
- Bone marrow biopsy revealing more than 10% monoclonal plasma cells with clock-face chromatin and intracytoplasmic inclusions.
Waldenström Macroglobulinemia
- Characterized by overproduction of IgM, the largest immunoglobulin, leading to macroglobulinemia.
- Clinical features include:
- Anemia and constitutional ("B") signs/symptoms such as fever and night sweats.
- Lymphadenopathy and hepatosplenomegaly due to lymphoproliferation.
- Hyperviscosity symptoms, including headache, bleeding tendencies, blurry vision, and ataxia.
- Peripheral neuropathy related to IgM excess.
- Diagnosis confirmed by:
- Fundoscopy, revealing dilated, segmented, tortuous retinal veins with a "sausage link" appearance.
- Bone marrow biopsy showing over 10% monoclonal B lymphocytes, plasma cell features, and intranuclear pseudoinclusions of IgM.
Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS)
- Involves the overproduction of any type of immunoglobulin, usually identified by the presence of an M spike.
- Typically asymptomatic and requires monitoring for progression to more serious conditions.
Plasma Cell Dyscrasias
- Disorders involve proliferation of a single plasma cell clone with excess monoclonal immunoglobulin (paraprotein).
- Typically affects older adults, often identified through specific screening tests.
- Screening methods include serum protein electrophoresis (M spike indicates monoclonal Ig), serum immunofixation, and serum free light chain assay.
- Confirm urinary involvement with urine protein electrophoresis and immunofixation; urine dipstick detects only albumin.
- Diagnostic confirmation typically achieved via bone marrow biopsy.
- Peripheral blood smear may exhibit rouleaux formation, indicated by RBCs stacked like poker chips.
Multiple Myeloma
- Characterized by overproduction of IgG (most common), followed by IgA and Ig light chains.
Clinical Features (CRAB)
- Hypercalcemia: Caused by increased cytokine secretion (e.g., IL-1, TNF-a, RANK-L) from malignant plasma cells leading to osteoclast activity.
- Renal Insufficiency: A significant complication affecting kidney function.
- Anemia: Common in patients due to bone marrow infiltration.
- Bone Lytic Lesions: "Punched out" appearance on X-ray, often associated with back pain.
Complications
- Elevated infection risk due to immune system compromise.
- Potential for primary amyloidosis (AL).
Diagnosis
- Urinalysis: Reveals Bence Jones proteinuria from Ig light chains.
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Bone Marrow Biopsy: Shows:
- Over 10% monoclonal plasma cells with clock-face chromatin.
- Intracytoplasmic inclusions containing immunoglobulin.
Waldenström Macroglobulinemia
- Characterized by overproduction of IgM, the largest immunoglobulin leading to macroglobulinemia.
Clinical Features
- Anemia: Commonly observed and related to bone marrow suppression.
- Constitutional Symptoms: Includes fever, weight loss, and night sweats (B symptoms).
- Lymphadenopathy and Hepatosplenomegaly: Enlargement of lymph nodes and spleen.
- Hyperviscosity Symptoms: Manifestations include headache, bleeding tendencies, blurry vision, and ataxia.
- Peripheral Neuropathy: Nerve damage symptoms related to IgM levels.
Diagnosis
- Fundoscopy: Demonstrates dilated, segmented, tortuous retinal veins with a "sausage link" appearance.
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Bone Marrow Biopsy: Displays:
- Over 10% monoclonal B lymphocytes.
- Characteristics of lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma.
- Intranuclear pseudoinclusions containing IgM.
Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
- Defined by overproduction of any immunoglobulin type, typically detected through M spike on electrophoresis.
Plasma Cell Dyscrasias
- Characterized by proliferation of a single plasma cell clone that overproduces monoclonal immunoglobulin (paraprotein).
- Commonly seen in older adults.
- Diagnostic screening includes serum protein electrophoresis (M spike indicates monoclonal Ig overproduction), serum immunofixation, and serum free light chain assay.
- Urine assessments require urine protein electrophoresis and immunofixation for confirmation, as urine dipstick only detects albumin.
- Diagnostic confirmation is obtained through bone marrow biopsy.
- Peripheral blood smear may show rouleaux formation, resembling stacked poker chips.
Multiple Myeloma
- Involves overproduction of IgG (most common), followed by IgA and Ig light chains.
Clinical Features (CRAB)
- Hypercalcemia due to increased cytokine secretion (IL-1, TNF-a, RANK-L) by malignant plasma cells, enhancing osteoclast activity.
- Renal insufficiency as a consequence of light chain deposition or obstructive nephropathy.
- Anemia stemming from ineffective erythropoiesis and bone marrow infiltration.
- Bone lytic lesions, visible as "punched out" areas on X-ray, often leading to back pain.
Complications
- Higher risk of infections due to immune compromise.
- Primary amyloidosis (AL) may develop, resulting from light chain deposition.
Diagnosis
- Urinalysis shows Bence Jones proteinuria, indicative of Ig light chains.
Bone Marrow Biopsy
- Presence of over 10% monoclonal plasma cells with clock-face chromatin patterns.
- Intracytoplasmic inclusions containing immunoglobulin found.
Waldenström Macroglobulinemia
- Associated with overproduction of IgM, the largest immunoglobulin, resulting in macroglobulinemia.
Clinical Features
- Symptoms of anemia and generalized constitutional symptoms (e.g., fatigue, weight loss).
- Lymphadenopathy and hepatosplenomegaly due to lymphocytic infiltration.
- Hyperviscosity syndrome, leading to headaches, bleeding tendencies, blurred vision, and ataxia.
- Peripheral neuropathy may occur as a result of IgM accumulation.
Diagnosis
- Fundoscopy reveals dilated, segmented, and tortuous retinal veins, described as a "sausage link appearance."
Bone Marrow Biopsy
- More than 10% of monoclonal B lymphocytes with plasma cell features indicative of lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma.
- Intranuclear pseudoinclusions containing IgM may be noted.
Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
- Defined by overproduction of any immunoglobulin type, indicated by the presence of an M spike.
Plasma Cell Dyscrasias
- Disorders feature proliferation of a single plasma cell clone producing a monoclonal immunoglobulin, known as paraprotein.
- Primarily observed in older adults.
- Diagnostic screening includes serum protein electrophoresis, revealing an M spike indicative of monoclonal Ig overproduction.
- Serum immunofixation and serum free light chain assay are also utilized.
- Urine tests like protein electrophoresis and immunofixation are necessary to detect urinary involvement; urine dipstick is insufficient as it only detects albumin.
- Bone marrow biopsy is crucial for diagnostic confirmation.
- Peripheral blood smear may show rouleaux formation, where red blood cells stack resembling poker chips.
Multiple Myeloma
- Characterized by overproduction of immunoglobulins, predominantly IgG, followed by IgA and Ig light chains.
- Clinical features summarized as CRAB:
- Calcium elevation (hypercalcemia) due to increased osteoclast activity from cytokines (e.g., IL-1, TNF-α, RANK-L).
- Renal insufficiency caused by the accumulation of malignant plasma cells.
- Anemia linked to diminished erythropoiesis.
- Bone lytic lesions that appear 'punched out' on x-ray, often causing back pain.
- Complications include a heightened risk of infections and 1° amyloidosis (AL type).
- Diagnosis involves:
- Urinalysis indicating Bence Jones proteinuria (presence of Ig light chains).
- Bone marrow biopsy revealing over 10% monoclonal plasma cells exhibiting clock-face chromatin and cytoplasmic inclusions containing immunoglobulin.
Waldenström Macroglobulinemia
- Defined by the overproduction of IgM, the largest immunoglobulin, causing macroglobulinemia.
- Clinical features include:
- Anemia and constitutional ‘B’ symptoms (fever, night sweats, weight loss).
- Lymphadenopathy and hepatosplenomegaly.
- Hyperviscosity symptoms, such as headaches, bleeding, visual disturbances, and ataxia.
- Peripheral neuropathy may occur.
- Diagnosis includes:
- Fundoscopy revealing dilated, segmented, and tortuous retinal veins, also referred to as a sausage link appearance.
- Bone marrow biopsy identifies more than 10% monoclonal B lymphocytes with plasma cell characteristics, including intranuclear pseudoinclusions containing IgM.
Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
- Characterized by the overproduction of various immunoglobulin types, indicated by the presence of an M spike.
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This quiz delves into plasma cell dyscrasias, a group of disorders marked by the proliferation of single plasma cell clones that overproduce monoclonal immunoglobulins. Learn about their screening methods, including serum protein electrophoresis and urine protein analysis. Ideal for older adults and those studying hematology.
