A patient's urine with a particular protein appears normal, but on standing it becomes dark. The dark colour disappears on heating. The patent is suffering from______________?
Correct answer: B. Multiple myeloma
- A. Osteoporosis
- B. Multiple myeloma
- C. Infectious mononcleosis
- D. T - cell tumour
Explanation
This describes Bence Jones protein, an immunoglobulin light chain associated with multiple myeloma. It may be absent on routine inspection, precipitate on heating, and show characteristic changes with further heating.
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