[MGRS - monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance]

Wiad Lek. 2017;70(6 pt 2):1175-1178.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

MGRS represents a group of kidney disorders caused by monoclonal gammapathy that is secreted by B cell or plasma cell clone. Kidney biopsy is required in the diagnosis, in the treatment - chemotherapy. When the hematology remision is reached, kidney remision is possible. In case of end-stage kidney disease despite hematologic remission - kidney transplantation may be considered.

Keywords: immunoglobulins; kidney biopsy; monoclonal gammopathy; chemotherapy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin Light Chains / blood*
  • Kidney Diseases / blood*
  • Kidney Diseases / etiology
  • Kidney Diseases / pathology*
  • Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance / blood*
  • Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance / complications
  • Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance / pathology*

Substances

  • Immunoglobulin Light Chains