Investigating an incidental finding of a paraprotein

A paraprotein can have many causes—some serious but others unlikely ever to cause any problems. This article outlines key investigations and some of the difficulties that may arise after the incidental finding of a paraprotein

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Published in:BMJ (Online) 2012-05, Vol.344 (may04 1), p.e3033-e3033
Main Author: Bird, Jennifer M
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Language:English
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Anemia
Bence Jones Protein - urine
Blood Protein Electrophoresis
Bone marrow
Family medical history
Hematology
Humans
Immunoglobulin G - blood
Immunoglobulins
Incidental Findings
Light
Low Back Pain - complications
Male
Medical prognosis
Medical screening
Middle Aged
Multiple myeloma
Paraproteins - analysis
Patients
Plasma
Proteins
Urine
Working groups
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Bence Jones Protein - urine
Blood Protein Electrophoresis
Bone marrow
Family medical history
Hematology
Humans
Immunoglobulin G - blood
Immunoglobulins
Incidental Findings
Light
Low Back Pain - complications
Male
Medical prognosis
Medical screening
Middle Aged
Multiple myeloma
Paraproteins - analysis
Patients
Plasma
Proteins
Urine
Working groups
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