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[POEMS syndrome and papilledema]
A Schakal1, M Cordonnier, A Soupart
1Service d'Ophtalmologie, Hôpital Erasme, Cliniques Universitaires de Bruxelles.
Bulletin De La Societe Belge D'Ophtalmologie
|January 1, 1992
Summary
Crow-Fukase syndrome, also known as POEMS syndrome, can cause optic disc swelling. This case report details a patient experiencing papilledema, likely due to vasculitis or plasma cell infiltration associated with the syndrome.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Hematology
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- Crow-Fukase syndrome, or POEMS syndrome, is a rare plasma cell disorder with multisystemic effects.
- Optic disc swelling, such as papilledema, is a recognized, though infrequent, manifestation of POEMS syndrome.
Observation:
- A 51-year-old male patient presented with papilledema.
- The patient's condition was investigated for potential causes related to POEMS syndrome.
Findings:
- The papilledema in this patient is presumed to stem from either vasculitis or direct plasma cell infiltration.
- This case highlights the ocular manifestations of POEMS syndrome.
Implications:
- Understanding the link between POEMS syndrome and papilledema can improve early diagnosis and management of neurological complications.
- Further research into the mechanisms causing optic disc swelling in POEMS syndrome is warranted.