| Autor: |
Goldschmidt Hartmut, Lannert Heinrich, Bommer Jurgen, Ho Anthony |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2001 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation, Vol 12, Iss 2, Pp 145-150 (2001) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
1319-2442 |
| Popis: |
Renal failure is present in about 20% of patients with multiple myeloma (MM) at diagnosis. Renal function impairment is usually caused by the so-called "myeloma kidney" and is associated with shortened survival in patients treated with conventional therapy. Renal failure is reversible in up to 50% of patients, particularly when its degree is moderate and it is related to precipitating factors such as hypercalcemia. In our experience, approximately 10% of newly diagnosed patients with MM have renal failure severe enough to require dialysis. Despite its frequency, there are few reports dealing with MM and renal failure. |
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