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POEMS syndrome: a case report.
M Bisail1, A Cossu, G Massarelli
1Department of Medicine, University of Sassari, Italy.
Haematologica
|July 1, 1990
Summary
This case study details POEMS syndrome in a 43-year-old male, highlighting polyneuropathy, bone lesions, skin changes, and organ enlargement. A unique observation was hemiparesis without apparent vascular cause.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Hematology
- Dermatology
Background:
- POEMS syndrome is a rare multisystem disorder.
- It is characterized by polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, M-protein, and skin changes.
- This case presents a unique constellation of symptoms and findings.
Observation:
- A 43-year-old male presented with POEMS syndrome.
- Key features included polyneuropathy, an osteolytic lesion, scleroderma-like skin changes, lymphadenopathy, and hepatosplenomegaly.
- A peculiar finding was the development of right hemiparesis without identified vascular disease.
Findings:
- Liver biopsy revealed regenerative changes without necrosis.
- The patient had a solitary IgA-lambda plasmacytoma causing the osteolytic lesion.
- The hemiparesis was an unusual neurological manifestation in this context.
Implications:
- This case underscores the complex and varied presentations of POEMS syndrome.
- Understanding the links between diverse POEMS features is crucial for diagnosis and management.
- Further research into the pathogenesis of neurological complications like hemiparesis in POEMS is warranted.