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Myeloma and paraproteins Flashcards

1
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What is the main producer of B cells?

A

B cells - plasma cells

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2
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Primary role of antibodies

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recognise and bind pathogens

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3
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antibodies - how many heavy and light chains?

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2 of both

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4
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5 types of Ig heavy chain

A 
IgG
IgM 
IgA 
IgE 
IgD
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5
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What is the most prevalent antibody subclass?

A

IgG

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6
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2 types of light chains

A

kappa

lambda

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7
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Paraprotein

A

monoclonal immunoglobulin present in blood or urine

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8
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If paraprotein is present what does this tell us?

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monoclonal proliferation of B lymphocyte/plasma cell

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9
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Serum protein electrophoresis

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separates protein based on size and charge

bands of different widths and intensities based on proteins present

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10
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4 tests

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total Ig levels
electrophoresis
immunofixation
light chains

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11
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Aim of immuofixation

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identify what class of paraprotein present

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12
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IgM paraproteins =

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lymphoma

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13
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IgG, IgA paraproteins

A

myeloma

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14
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myeloma

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neoplastic disorder of plasma cells resulting in paraprotein

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15
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when does myeloma peak?

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7th decade

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16
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Myeloma features

A 
bone disease 
- lytic lesions 
pathological fractures 
spinal cord compression 
hypercalcaemia 
bone marrow failure - anaemia 
infections
17
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effects of the paraprotein

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renal failure - cast nephropathy
hyperviscosity syndrome = bleeding 
hypogammaglobulinaemia
amyloidosis
nephrotic syndrome, carpal tunnel
18
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How is myeloma diagnosed?

A

excess plasma cells in bone marrow

>10% of total bone marrow cell population

19
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stage of myeloma based on…

A

albumin

beta 2 macroglobulin

20
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myeloma treatment

A 
chemotherapy 
bisphosphonate - zoledronic acid
radiotherapy 
steroids 
surgery 
autologous stem cell transplant
21
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Does IgM myeloma exist?

A

NO - lymphoma

Year 3 Haematology (18 decks)

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