Abstract:IntroductionMultiple myeloma (MM) is a neoplastic proliferation of bone marrow plasma cells that manufacture the monoclonal immunoglobulin. Kidney disease has been a principal cause of morbidity in patients with MM, and approximately, 40%–50% present with kidney function impairment at diagnosis. Many factors may manipulate the kidney function, for instance, cast nephropathy, hypercalcaemia, hyperuricaemia, infection, hyperviscosity and chemotherapeutic agents can precipitate renal damage. Herein, we aim to inv… Show more
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