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Polyneuropathy, Organomegaly, Endocrinopathy, Monoclonal Gammopathy and Skin Changes (Poems) Syndrome

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 September 2015

I. Milanov  and
D. Georgiev
I. Milanov*
Affiliation:
University Hospital IV kilometer, III Neurological Clinic, Sofia
D. Georgiev
Affiliation:
University Hospital IV kilometer, III Neurological Clinic, Sofia
*
Medical University Hospital-IV kilometer, III Neurological Clinic, Blvd. Tzarigradsko shosse - IV kilometer, Sofia 1113, Bulgaria
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A patient with a three year history of POEMS syndrome-polyneuropathy, hepatosplenomegaly M-protein, skin changes, optic disc edema, peripheral oedema, pleuritis, lymphadenopathy, and osteosclerotic myeloma is described. The patient had a twenty year history of psoriasis and impotence was the first sign of the disease. The pathophysiology of this multisystem disorder is unknown, although the M-protein is essential. No improvement was found after radiation, chemotherapy and steroid treatment.

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Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences , Volume 21 , Issue 1 , February 1994 , pp. 60 - 63
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Copyright © Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation 1994

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