Monoclonal Gammopathies – Friday Pop Quiz 5/13/2022
A 55-year-old male is admitted to the hospital with the condition depicted in the image. He admits trauma to the region, and states it started out as papules and pustules with surrounding erythema and tenderness. Which of the following monoclonal gammopathies may be associated with this condition?
A. IgE
B. IgA
C. IgM
D. IgG
E. IgD
To find out the correct answer and read the ex …
A 55-year-old male is admitted to the hospital with the condition depicted in the image. He admits trauma to the region, and states it started out as papules and pustules with surrounding erythema and tenderness. Which of the following monoclonal gammopathies may be associated with this condition?
A. IgE
B. IgA
C. IgM
D. IgG
E. IgD
To find out the correct answer and read the ex … Continue reading "Monoclonal Gammopathies – Friday Pop Quiz 5/13/2022"
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