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ArticleCureus2024

Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis Secondary to Immunoglobulin M-associated Monoclonal Gammopathy of Renal Significance: A Report of a Rare Case.

Andres E Prieto-Torres, Daniel H Rodriguez-Peralta

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Andres E Prieto-TorresInternal Medicine, Hospital Militar Central, Bogotá, COL.
Daniel H Rodriguez-PeraltaNephrology, Hospital Militar Central, Bogotá, COL.

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Abstract

Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) is a premalignant condition characterized by monoclonal paraprotein production, with IgM and non-IgM variants. While IgM MGUS is often associated with lymphoid neoplasms, non-IgM MGUS can progress to multiple myeloma. Comorbidities include bone mineral density loss and renal complications, such as monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance (MGRS) and peripheral neuropathy. Cardiovascular risks are also elevated. Despite its significance, MGUS often goes undiagnosed due to its asymptomatic nature and overlap with age-related comorbidities. We present a case of IgM MGRS manifesting as rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis, highlighting the diagnostic challenges and clinical implications of MGUS-associated complications.

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glomerulonephritis (gn)immunoglobulin mmonoclonal gammopathy of renal significance (mgrs)paraproteinemiarapidly progressive glomerulonephritis

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PMID38978888
PMCPMC11230614

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