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ArticleCureus2024

Unraveling Polyneuropathy, Organomegaly, Endocrinopathy, Monoclonal Gammopathy, and Skin Changes Syndrome: Diagnostic Challenges and Therapeutic Strategies at a National Tertiary Care Center.

Kevin Zambrano Zambrano, Julio Martinez Salazar, Jason Cedric Velarde Michaud, Arantxa Montalvo Lopez Gavito, Alexis Zambrano Zambrano

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Kevin Zambrano ZambranoInternal Medicine, National Medical Center November 20, Mexico City, MEX.
Julio Martinez SalazarInternal Medicine, National Medical Center November 20, Mexico City, MEX.
Jason Cedric Velarde MichaudInternal Medicine, National Medical Center November 20, Mexico City, MEX.
Arantxa Montalvo Lopez GavitoHematology, National Medical Center November 20, Mexico City, MEX.
Alexis Zambrano ZambranoInternal Medicine, National Medical Center November 20, Mexico City, MEX.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Polyneuropathy, Organomegaly, Endocrinopathy, Monoclonal Gammopathy, and Skin Changes (POEMS) syndrome is a rare paraneoplastic disorder caused by plasma cell proliferation and overproduction of cytokines, particularly vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). This complex syndrome affects multiple organ systems and presents with a broad range of clinical and laboratory manifestations, which can complicate both diagnosis and management. Not all components of the acronym are observed in every patient, highlighting the clinical heterogeneity of the condition. The case discussed herein illustrates the diagnostic approach to a patient suspected of having POEMS syndrome.

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bone marrow aspirateigg lambdamonoclonal gammopathyplasma cell disorderspoems polyneuropathy

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PMID39803068
PMCPMC11725331

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