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1

Which among the following statements is wrong?

AM components are detected in chronic myeloid leukemia.

BIn 20% of myelomas, only light chains are produced.

CLight chains are synthesized in slight excess normally in plasma cells.

DQualitative assessment of M component can be done by electrophoresis.

2

Radiotherapy has the most significant therapeutic role in:

AMonoclonal gammopathy

BTuberculosis

CSarcomas

DSarcoidosis

3

An elderly male patient presented with clinical symptoms and signs consistent with possible multiple myeloma. Electrophoresis shows an M spike, and immunofixation findings are shown below. Which of the following statements best corresponds to the findings?

AMultiple myeloma with increased IgM

BMultiple myeloma with increased IgG

CMultiple myeloma with increased IgA

DWaldenström macroglobulinemia

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