Title: A Rare Case of Plasma Cell Dyscrasia – Kappa Light Chain Myeloma
Authors: Dr Aakash T. Ajith, Dr Badrinath.A.K
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v10i9.13
Abstract
We report anextremely rare case of Kappa light chain myeloma in a 70 year old female who presented with pancytopenia. Light chain myeloma is characterized by the inability of the malignant plasma cells to produce heavy chains, resulting in the exclusive production of light chains.. Light chain myeloma tends to have a poor outlook compared to other myelomas since it’s frequently more aggressive and often presents with Renal failure. Worldwide incidence of Light chain myeloma is approximately 15-20% among multiple myeloma patients. The incidence of lambda light chain myeloma is predominant among light chain myelomas.
Keywords: Plasma cell dyscrasia,Kappa light chain, Light chain myeloma
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