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BACKGROUND
Hypothyroidism is more prevalent in the elderly and its symptoms can be confused with other changes due to aging. Doctors caring for the elderly need to be attentive to this diagnostic possibility. This case report case is notable not only because it presents a rare complication of
Multiple myeloma is characterized by the presence of bone pain, weakness, and fatigue. Ninety-eight percent of patients have an M-protein in the serum or urine at the time of diagnosis. Skeletal roentgenograms are abnormal in nearly 80%. Renal insufficiency (creatinine > or = 2 mg/dL) is present in
This report deals with an unusual case of primary macroglobulinemia with hypercalcemia, chronic renal failure and systemic amyloidosis. In May 1990, a 63-year-old male was transferred to our hospital because of hypercalcemia (13.5 mg/dl) and renal failure. Clinical examinations showed anemia,
AL amyloidosis is due to deposition of protein derived from immunoglobulin light chain fragments. It is a systemic disorder in which deposition of plasma proteins can adversely affect function of the heart, liver, kidneys, and peripheral nerves. Deposition in the heart results in a decrease in the