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Crystal-storing histiocytosis with renal Fanconi syndrome: pathological and molecular characteristics compared with classical myeloma-associated Fanconi syndrome.
Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association - 1 Sept 2010
El Hamel Chahrazed, Thierry Antoine, Trouillas Patrick, Bridoux Frank, Carrion Claire, Quellard Nathalie, Goujon Jean-Michel, Aldigier Jean-Claude, Gombert Jean-Marc, Cogné Michel, Touchard Guy
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BACKGROUND: Crystal-storing histiocytosis (CSH) is a poorly described complication of monoclonal gammopathy featuring histiocyte lysosomal storage of kappa light chain (kappa LC) crystals. Although CSH is usually associated with systemic manifestations, renal involvement is uncommon. METHODS: To investigate the molecular mechanisms implicated in kappa LC crystallization, we performed immunopathological and...
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