POEMS syndrome: A rare entity.

Autor: Devi CP; Department of Pathology, Guntur Medical College, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India., Stephenson BR; Department of Pathology, Guntur Medical College, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India., Kumari PR; Department of Pathology, Guntur Medical College, Guntur; Department of Pathology, Siddartha Medical College, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India., Vani PG; Department of Pathology, Guntur Medical College, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India., Madhooli SP; Department of Pathology, Guntur Medical College, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Indian journal of pathology & microbiology [Indian J Pathol Microbiol] 2023 Jul-Sep; Vol. 66 (3), pp. 621-623.
DOI: 10.4103/ijpm.ijpm_857_21
Abstrakt: POEMS syndrome is a rare paraneoplastic syndrome due to an underlying plasma cell disorder. The diagnosis of POEMS syndrome can be a challenge. A good history, physical examination, and appropriate testing can aid in establishing its diagnosis. We are presenting the case of a 75-year-old man who was diagnosed with POEMS syndrome.
Competing Interests: None
Databáze: MEDLINE