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During this short case we looked at serum protein electrophoresis. This showed a band in the gamma region and immunofixation confirmed a IgM kappa paraprotein. IgM paraproteins are commonly associated with MGUS, low grade lymphoma and rarely myeloma. Typically IgM … Continue reading →

Thanks for contributing! Please use #TeamHaem in your reply on Twitter!   A 69 year old gentleman presents to his GP with headache and visual blurring. Giant cell arteritis is suspected as the ESR is 120mm/hr. A serum protein electrophoresis … Continue reading →