EPISODE · Nov 12, 2024 · 31 MIN
Episode 23 - Help I found a paraprotein | MGUS + The Spectrum of Plasma Cell Dyscrasias
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Ordered something you shouldn’t have and accidentally found a paraprotein again? Shame on you, but now you have to do something with it. Maybe you were genuinely suspicious for myeloma. If incidentally discovered lab findings are leaving you smouldering, this is the episode for you! Join Nick, Cale and Bashar as they chat about the spectrum of plasma cell dyscrasias, and cover the precursor conditions MGUS and Smouldering Myeloma.Timestamps2:53 - What is a paraprotein?5:56 - The heavy chain component9:40 - The spectrum of plasma cell disorders10:12 - MGUS11:33 - How common is MGUS?15:24 - You've found a paraprotein - what next?17:38 - IMWG MGUS Criteria19:47 - Mayo Score for Risk Stratification22:25 - Serum free light chain ratio24:25 - Bence Jones proteins26:21 - Smouldering myeloma27:30 - IMWG Smouldering myeloma criteria29:16 - Risk of progression to MMSupport the showCheck out show notes, additional references and (sometimes) extra content at www.bloodyminded.com.au
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Ordered something you shouldn’t have and accidentally found a paraprotein again? Shame on you, but now you have to do something with it. Maybe you were genuinely suspicious for myeloma. If incidentally discovered lab findings are leaving you smouldering, this is the episode for you! Join Nick, Cale and Bashar as they chat about the spectrum of plasma cell dyscrasias, and cover the precursor conditions MGUS and Smouldering Myeloma. Timestamps 2:53 - What is a paraprotein? 5:56 - The he...
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