| An unusual case of POEMS syndrome. | |
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PMID: 3570737 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A 58-year-old woman presented with a history of premature onset of menopause, longstanding hepatosplenomegaly, monoclonal gammopathy, lower limb polyneuropathy of recent onset, diabetes mellitus, excessive perspiration and leg edema. Polyneuropathy and excessive perspiration improved following a course of prednisone and melphalan. The clinical and pathophysiological features fit the rare entity known as POEMS syndrome. |
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Authors:
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E Sigler; D Modai; R Zaidenstein; A Golik; E L Marcus; N Cohen |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Israel journal of medical sciences Volume: 22 ISSN: 0021-2180 ISO Abbreviation: Isr. J. Med. Sci. Publication Date: 1986 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1987-06-12 Completed Date: 1987-06-12 Revised Date: 2009-11-19 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0013105 Medline TA: Isr J Med Sci Country: ISRAEL |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 906-8 Citation Subset: IM |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Drug Therapy, Combination Female Hepatomegaly / complications* Humans Hypergammaglobulinemia / complications* Immunoglobulin G* Melphalan / administration & dosage Middle Aged Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance / complications* Polyneuropathies / complications*, drug therapy Prednisone / administration & dosage Syndrome |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Immunoglobulin G; 148-82-3/Melphalan; 53-03-2/Prednisone |
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