Hyponatremia in multiple myeloma is –
Correct Answer: Pseudo
Description: • Patients with multiple myeloma also have a decreased anion gap because the M component is cationic, resulting in retention of chloride.
• This is often accompanied by hyponatremia that is felt to be artificial (Pseudohyponatremia) because each volume of serum has less water as a result of the increased protein.
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