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Clinical investigation of 2 cases of POEMS syndrome with literature review / 中国实用内科杂志
Chinese Journal of Practical Internal Medicine ; (12)2006.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-679580
ABSTRACT
Objective To investigate the clinical feature of POEMS syndrome,and raise the level of diagnosis and treat- ment.Methods The clinical data of 2 cases of POEMS syndrome were analyzed and relevant literature were reviewed. Results The clinical manifestation of 2 cases included splenohepatomegalia,splanchnocoel hydrops,endocrine func- tional disorder,nigrescence on face,protein of CSF and IgA and immunoglobulin light chain of serum increasing.The symptoms of 2 patients improved after treatment with hormone and L-Sarcolysinum.Conclusion POEMS syndrome is a rare and complicated disease that can be misdiagnosed.Follow up associated with immunology,endocrine and bone marrow aspiration examination should be carried in time on the patients suspected with POEMS syndrome,which is valu- able to the diagnosis and reducing misdiagnosis and mistreatment.

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Language: Chinese Journal: Chinese Journal of Practical Internal Medicine Year: 2006 Type: Article