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The endocrinopathy of POEMS syndrome.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  2555917     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
We describe the clinical features and post mortem findings in a patient with POEMS syndrome (P--polyneuropathy, O--organomegaly, E--endocrinopathy, M--M protein, S--skin changes), with particular emphasis on the evolution of the endocrinopathy over a three year period. In addition to gynaecomastia this case exhibited primary hypothyroidism and primary and secondary adrenal and gonadal failure. The widespread nature of the endocrine changes suggests that a circulating substance interferes with the action of trophic hormones, possibly by inhibiting second messenger production.
Authors:
P M Stewart; M A McIntyre; C R Edwards
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Scottish medical journal     Volume:  34     ISSN:  0036-9330     ISO Abbreviation:  Scott Med J     Publication Date:  1989 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1989-12-28     Completed Date:  1989-12-28     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  2983335R     Medline TA:  Scott Med J     Country:  SCOTLAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  520-2     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Medicine, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Endocrine System Diseases / complications*
Gynecomastia / complications
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Paraproteinemias / complications
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / complications*
Syndrome

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