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"
On this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember diseases that are associated with IgA monoclonal gammopathies. Remember that IgA related diseases are typically neutrophil predominant.
Mnemonic:
SWEET PEPSI
Sweet's Syndrome
Pyoderma Gangrenosum
Erythema Elevatum Diutinum (EED)
POEMS
Subcorneal Pustular Dermatosis
IgA pemphigus
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