Question 76 · LEK · Glomerular diseases

What kind of damage to the kidneys can be observed in the course of multiple myeloma?

1) AL. amyloidosis;
2) focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS);
3) monoclonal immunoglobulin deposition disease;
4) cast nephropathy;
5) membranous nephropathy.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,3,5.
  2. B. 1,3,4.
  3. C. 1,2,3,5.
  4. D. 2,4,5.
  5. E. 3,4.
Hint

Consider lesions produced directly by monoclonal light chains: fibrils, non-fibrillar deposits and tubular casts.

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