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Maria Stella Graziani

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Martina Zaninotto

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Giuseppe Agosta

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Chiara Riva
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ISSN print: 0393 – 0564
ISSN digital: 0392- 7091



BC: Articoli scritti da T. Biagioli

Un caso di mieloma multiplo IgG kappa in cui la misura delle catene leggere libere ha evidenziato precocemente una ripresa di malattia di tipo “light chain escape”
A case of IgG kappa multiple myeloma where the measurement of the free light chains was an early marker of a “light chain escape” relapse
<p>Light chain escape (LCE) is a type of relapse where a serum free light chains (FLC) increase is observed, in the absence of a parallel increase of the original monoclonal component; this particular kind of relapse seems to be influenced by new therapeutic regimens. We present a case of a 55-years old man with a IgG kappa multiple myeloma (MM), who underwent double autologous bone marrow transplantation as first line therapy; after relapse, the patient was treated with lenalidomide/dexamethasone (LD). After more than three years of LD treatment, in September 2014, an increase of FLCs was observed, while serum and urine immunofixations remained negative until January and February 2015 respectively, when a LCE was diagnosed. Despite the new treatment, the patient died in June 2016. The FLCs measurement, although not reaching the IMWG criteria, detected relapse earlier than immunofixation. This case indicates that FLCs should be routinely performed during follow up of MM patients to ensure that LCE is not missed.</p>
Biochimica Clinica ; 41(3) e22-e24
Casi clinici - Case report
 
L’analisi del liquido cefalorachidiano
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis
<p>The laboratory investigation of CSF has been developed over the years as a&nbsp;diagnostic tool for many neurological diseases. Although minimally invasive, CSF is obtained with a traumatic&nbsp;procedure; therefore, the whole laboratory process should be established to maximize the analytical performance.&nbsp;Based on the review of international guidelines and on the experience developed by members of the SIBioC Working&nbsp;Group, the present document provides practical information for laboratory professionals to better address the CSF&nbsp;analysis in different diagnostic situations. The report faces the pathophysiologic meaning of the determination of&nbsp;biochemical parameters, such as glucose, lactate, albumin, immunoglobulins, <span style="font-family:symbol">b</span>-amyloid, tau protein, and the cellular&nbsp;content, providing also evidence on the proper methodological approach. Quantitative and qualitative CSF parameters&nbsp;useful to diagnose an inflammatory process of the central nervous system are discussed, particularly with reference to&nbsp;multiple sclerosis. Indications on how laboratory data should be presented to meet international recommendations are&nbsp;also included.</p>
Biochimica Clinica ; 38(3) 238-254
Documenti - Documents