The exact cause is unknown, but it is linked to an underlying plasma cell dyscrasia (a disorder of the immune system).
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While there is no standard cure, treatment includes radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and hematopoietic cell transplantation (stem cell transplant). Download Syndrome POEMS pdf
The acronym stands for the five major features of the syndrome: olyneuropathy (nerve damage) O rganomegaly (enlarged liver, spleen, or lymph nodes)
ndocrinopathy (hormone abnormalities, such as hypothyroidism or diabetes) M onoclonal protein (abnormal antibody production) S kin changes (such as darkening or thickening) Key Details About POEMS Syndrome: The exact cause is unknown, but it is
It is often delayed, as patients are sometimes misdiagnosed with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP).
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