Myeloma light chain cast nephropathy, a review

J Nephrol. 2019 Apr;32(2):189-198. doi: 10.1007/s40620-018-0492-4. Epub 2018 May 5.

Abstract

Multiple Myeloma is a plasma cell proliferative disorder that commonly involves the kidney. Renal impairment is a serious complication during the course of the disease that is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Light chain cast nephropathy is the predominant pattern of renal injury in Multiple Myeloma. This review article focuses on the pathophysiology and diagnostic approach of myeloma cast nephropathy. The management of precipitating factors as well as anti-plasma cell treatment modalities in the context of renal impairment are also discussed.

Keywords: Light chain cast nephropathy; Multiple myeloma.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acute Kidney Injury / diagnosis
  • Acute Kidney Injury / etiology*
  • Acute Kidney Injury / immunology
  • Acute Kidney Injury / therapy
  • Animals
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin Light Chains / blood*
  • Kidney / immunology*
  • Kidney / pathology
  • Kidney / physiopathology
  • Multiple Myeloma / complications*
  • Multiple Myeloma / diagnosis
  • Multiple Myeloma / immunology
  • Multiple Myeloma / therapy
  • Prognosis
  • Risk Factors

Substances

  • Immunoglobulin Light Chains