Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD) Overview

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What is the definition of Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD)?
Light chain deposition disease (LCDD) is a rare condition characterized by the deposition of specific proteins (monoclonal light chains) in the kidneys and other organs. Light chains are used to make antibodies that the body needs to fight infection. People with LCDD make too many light chains, which get deposited in many body tissues. While LCDD can occur in any organ, the kidneys are always involved. Signs and symptoms of LCDD may include protein in the urine; decreased kidney function; and/or nephrotic syndrome. Rarely, a person with LCDD may have symptoms from cardiac (heart) or liver involvement. The underlying cause of LCDD is unknown. It is often associated with multiple myeloma. LCDD may progress to multiple myeloma, or it may be present with multiple myeloma when it is first diagnosed.
What are the alternative names for Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD)?
  • Light chain deposition disease
  • Light-chain deposition disease
Who are the top Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD) Local Doctors?
Mark A. Williams
Advanced in Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD)
Dr. Mark A. Williams
Internal Medicine
Advanced in Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD)
Dr. Mark A. Williams
Internal Medicine

Johnson City Internal Medicine

301 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 240, 
Johnson City, TN 
423-794-5520
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. Dr. Williams is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD). His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), High Cholesterol, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

Elite in Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD)
Magali Colombat
Elite in Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD)
Magali Colombat
Toulouse, FR 

Magali Colombat practices in Toulouse, France. Ms. Colombat is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD). Her top areas of expertise are Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD), Primary Amyloidosis, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Lung Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD)
Frank Bridoux
Elite in Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD)
Frank Bridoux

CHU Rouen

Rouen, FR 

Frank Bridoux practices in Rouen, France. Mr. Bridoux is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD). His top areas of expertise are Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD), Fanconi Syndrome, Fanconi Bickel Syndrome, Kidney Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center