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RENAL FAILURE
卷 45, 期 1, 页码 -出版社
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.1080/0886022X.2022.2145970
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Crystal-storing histiocytosis; multiple myeloma; light chain proximal tubulopathy; light chain crystalline podocytopathy; monoclonal immunoglobulin-induced crystalline nephrology
This is a rare case of multiple myeloma combined with crystal-storing histiocytosis, light chain proximal tubulopathy, and light chain crystalline podocytopathy. Immunofixation electrophoresis showed elevated immunoglobulin G kappa and kappa light chain in both serum and urine. Bone marrow aspirate revealed 15% plasma cells with cytoplasmic granular inclusions and needle-shaped crystals. Renal biopsy confirmed the diagnosis, and the patient received two cycles of chemotherapy, with relatively stable renal function during follow-up.
Background Crystal-storing histiocytosis (CSH), light chain proximal tubulopathy (LCPT), and light chain crystalline podocytopathy (LCCP) are rare complications of multiple myeloma (MM) or monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance, and their diagnoses are challenging. Case presentation In this case, a 69-year-old Chinese woman presented with suspicious Fanconi syndrome with renal insufficiency. Immunofixation electrophoresis of both serum and urine revealed elevated immunoglobulin G kappa (IgGkappa) and kappa light chain. Bone marrow aspirate revealed 15% plasma cells with considerable cytoplasmic granular inclusions and needle-shaped crystals. Renal biopsy confirmed the final pathologic diagnosis of kappa-restricted CSH, combined LCPT and LCCP by immunoelectron microscopy. A number of special casts were present which could easily be misdiagnosed as light chain cast nephropathy. Immunofluorescence on frozen tissue presented false negative for kappa light chain, as ultimately proven by paraffin-embedded tissue after pronase digestion. MM and CSH were diagnosed, and two cycles of chemotherapy were given. The patient subsequently refused further chemotherapy, and her renal function remained relatively stable during a 2.5-year follow-up period. Conclusions In conclusion, we report a rare case of generalized kappa-restricted CSH involving bone marrow and kidney, combined with LCPT and LCCP, provide a comprehensive summary of renal CSH, and propose a new nomenclature of monoclonal immunoglobulin-induced crystalline nephrology. The presentation of monoclonal immunoglobulin and Fanconi syndrome should suggest the presence of monoclonal immunoglobulin-induced crystalline nephrology. Use of paraffin-embedded tissue after pronase digestion and immunoelectron microscopy is beneficial to improve the sensitivity of diagnosis.
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