New tools for detecting occult monoclonal gammopathy, a cause of secondary osteoporosis

Cleve Clin J Med. 2010 Apr;77(4):273-8. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.77a.09091.

Abstract

Most patients with multiple myeloma or other monoclonal gammopathies present with anemia, hypercalcemia, or renal insufficiency. However, osteoporosis may be the first sign. Measuring the concentration and ratio of free light chains in the serum can help detect monoclonal gammopathy and help to differentiate myeloma-related bone loss from other secondary forms of osteoporosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Absorptiometry, Photon
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Back Pain / diagnosis*
  • Back Pain / etiology*
  • Bone Density
  • Bone Resorption
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance / complications*
  • Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance / diagnosis*
  • Multiple Myeloma / diagnosis*
  • Osteoporosis / diagnosis*
  • Osteoporosis / etiology*
  • Spinal Fractures / diagnosis*
  • Spinal Fractures / etiology*