Renal failure in multiple myeloma "the myeloma kidney" : state of the art

الملخص EN

Renal failure is present in about 20 % of patients with multiple myeloma (MM) at diagnosis.

Renal function impairment is usually caused by the so-called "myeloma kidney" and is associated with shortened survival in patients treated with conventional therapy.

Renal failure is reversible in up to 50 % of patients, particularly when its degree is moderate and it is related to precipitating factors such as hypercalcemia.

In our experience, approximately 10 % of newly diagnosed patients with MM have renal failure severe enough to require dialysis.

Despite its frequency, there are few reports dealing with MM and renal failure.