POEMS syndrome is an extremely rare multisystem disorder. POEMS is an acronym that stands for (P)olyneuropathy, disease affecting many nerves; (O)rganomegaly, abnormal enlargement of an organ; (E)ndocrinoapthy, disease affecting certain hormone-producing glands that help to regulate the rate of growth, sexual development, and certain metabolic functions (endocrine system); (M)onoclonal gammopathy or M proteins; and (S)kin defects.
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Factsheet on this condition, including its epidemiology, presentation, clinical features, complications, investigation, management and prognosis.
Factsheet on this condition, including its epidemiology, presentation, clinical features, complications, investigation, management and prognosis.
Offers the synonyms, a general discussion and resources.
