Hyperproteinemia

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Hyperproteinemia
SpecialtyHematology

Hyperproteinemia is the state of having overly high levels of protein in the blood. This can occur due to monoclonal gammopathies such as multiple myeloma and after intravenous immunoglobulin has been given.[1] It can result in a falsely low appearing sodium level (hyponatremia).[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Filippatos, TD; Liamis, G; Christopoulou, F; Elisaf, MS (April 2016). "Ten common pitfalls in the evaluation of patients with hyponatremia". European Journal of Internal Medicine. 29: 22–5. doi:10.1016/j.ejim.2015.11.022. PMID 26706473.

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