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Paraprotein

A paraprotein is a monoclonal immunoglobin or immunoglobin light chain which is present in the blood or urine and arises from the clonal proliferation of the maturated B cells, typically plasma cells or B-lymphocytes. These proteins are associated with the disorders of the kidney.

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Do paraproteins drop without treatment? please help

Query: Hello doctor, Can paraproteins fluctuate (drop) without treatment?  Read Full »

Dr. Anshul Varshney

Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. Yes, the levels can vary. In fact the levels always fluctuate and hence never used as a marker of treatment response.   Read Full »

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