Name: Chris Mason

Theme: Multiple myeloma

OPTION LIST

A	Amyloid AA	I	IgM
B	Amyloid Aβ	J	IL-6
C	Amyloid AL	K	IL-8
D	β2-microglobulin	L	Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS)
E	Bence-Jones protein	M	Waldenström’s macroglobulinaemia
F	IgA	N
G	IgD	O
H	IgG	P

For each scenario below, choose the most appropriate answer from the list above. Each option may be used once, more than once or not at all.

1. Which paraprotein is most commonly raised in patients with multiple myeloma?

2. Which cytokine is an important growth factor in the development of myeloma?

3. Free light chains that are small enough to pass into the urine.

4. Elevated levels imply a poor prognosis in myeloma patients.

5. Condition usually in asymptomatic elderly patients with a low level of paraprotein in the blood.

ANSWERS

1. H

2. J

3. E

4. D

5. L