Patients with dysproteinemia suffer from a congenital or acquired imbalance of blood proteins. Because these proteins are produced in the liver, liver damage is behind the phenomenon in many cases. Treatment depends on the primary cause. What is dysproteinemia? The Greek prefix “dys-” literally means “disorder” or “malfunction.” “Aemia” means “in the blood” in German. … Dysproteinemia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Immunoelectrophoresis is used for laboratory diagnostic detection of monoclonal antibodies in a patient’s blood. Monoclonal antibodies are derived from the same cell and are directed against the same antigens. For this reason, they are considered pathologic and, when detected, are suggestive of diseases such as Waldenström disease. What is immunoelectrophoresis? Immunoelectrophoresis is used for laboratory … Immunoelectrophoresis: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Bence-Jones proteinuria is the presence of light-chain renal toxic paraproteins, Bence-Jones proteins, in the urine. These functionless light chain proteins represent fragments of antibodies produced by B lymphocytes. Their increased occurrence often indicates malignant proliferation of B lymphocytes. What is Bence-Jones proteinuria? In Bence-Jones proteinuria, so-called Bence-Jones proteins are excreted in the urine. Bence-Jones proteins … Bence-Jones Proteinuria: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
