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

1994; Cambridge University Press; Volume: 21; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1017/s0317167100048794

ISSN

2057-0155

Autores

Ivan Milanov, Dejan Georgiev,

Tópico(s)

Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases

Resumo

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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