Introduction Monoclonal immunoglobulin deposition disease (MIDD) is characterized by the deposition of monoclonal light and/or heavy chains within glomerular, tubular, and vessel wall basement membranes. Three subtypes of MIDD have…
Key wordsKidney, hematopoietic cell transplant, graft-versus-host disease, transplant-associated thrombotic microangiopathy Kidney injury in graft versus host disease Introduction Hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) is a commonly used procedure to treat…
Introduction Acute kidney injury (AKI) remains a common presentation of multiple myeloma (MM). Depending on the definition of AKI used, between 18% and 56% of patients with MM are affected….
Introduction This section of the book focuses on paraprotein-related kidney disorders. In this chapter, we describe a general overview of paraproteins and their adverse effects on the kidneys with emphasis…
Introduction Volume disorders are common in patients with cancer, given the vast array of organ dysfunction that occurs in these patients, as well as the frequent toxicities associated with many…
Key Points • Communication between the endosonographer and the cytopathologist is the key to a successful endoscopic ultrasonography-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS FNA) service. • A cytopathology service should be involved…
Key Points • Endoscopic ultrasonography-guided biliary drainage (EUS-BD) is gaining popularity as the procedure of choice over percutaneous methods in patients with failed biliary cannulation in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. •…
Key Points • Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS)-guided ablative therapy consists of the injection of cytotoxic agents into cystic cavities or ganglia to eliminate premalignant epithelium or to produce neurolysis. • Celiac…
Key Points • Recognition of different types of pancreatic fluid collections is crucial for appropriate management. • Endoscopic-ultrasonography (EUS)-guided drainage is the treatment of choice in the management of pancreatic…
Key Points • Anal endosonography (AES) is simple to perform and visualizes the anal sphincter complex—notably the external and internal anal sphincters. • AES is able to image sphincter tears…
