Abstract
We report the first case of light-chain escape from plateau phase occurring after 7 years of evolution of multiple myeloma in a patient who had never received new molecules. A very good partial response was obtained.
Keywords:
bone marrow; free light chains; monoclonal immunoglobulins; multiple myeloma; plasma cells.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Immunoglobulin G / analysis
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Immunoglobulin kappa-Chains / analysis*
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Immunologic Factors / analysis*
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Multiple Myeloma / diagnosis*
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Multiple Myeloma / drug therapy
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Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / diagnosis*
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Remission Induction
Substances
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Immunoglobulin G
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Immunoglobulin kappa-Chains
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Immunologic Factors