title: Polyclonal gammopathy related to renal bleeding in a peritoneal dialysis patient.
abstract: Polyclonal gammopathy represents the diffuse activation of B cells and is usually related to inflammation or immune-related diseases. However, the mechanisms leading to polyclonal gammopathy are essentially speculative. Generally, infectious, inflammatory, or various other reactive processes may be indicated by the presence of a broad-based peak or band in the gamma region on serum protein electrophoresis results. A 15-year-old girl, who had been receiving peritoneal dialysis, presented with polyclonal gammopathy and massive gross hematuria. Renal artery embolization was performed, after which the continuous bleeding subsided and albumin-globulin dissociation resolved. This is a rare case of polyclonal gammopathy related to renal bleeding.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.
authors.forename: Eun-Mi
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Cho
authors.forename: Hye-Hyun
authors.initials: HH
authors.lastname: Moon
authors.forename: Young-Ju
authors.initials: YJ
authors.lastname: Hwang
authors.forename: Seung-Jin
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Cheol Woo
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: Ko
authors.forename: Min Hyun
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Cho
keywords: Child; Polyclonal gammopathy; Renal bleeding
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