Bence Jones myelomatosis and intravenous pyelography.
The consequences of intravenous pyelography are described in 3 patients with unsuspected myelomatosis. One patient died, and 1 surviving patient showed unusual solubility of Bence Jones protein to acid pH in vitro. The urine of a third patient was negative for Bence Jones protein. Simple chemical screening of urine, to detect Bence Jones protein, is essential before patients undergo urography.
D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000209:etiology*; D000368:Aged; D001536:Bence Jones Protein / Q000652:urine*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009101:Multiple Myeloma / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011507:Proteinuria / Q000175:diagnosis; D014567:Urography / Q000009:adverse effects*
D001536:Bence Jones Protein