A case with POEMS syndrome presenting with loss of vision and skeletal muscle strength Görme ve kas gücü kaybı ile gelen bir poems sendromu olgusu
Turk Noroloji Dergisi, cilt.19, sa.1, ss.31-33, 2013 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 19 Sayı: 1
- Basım Tarihi: 2013
- Doi Numarası: 10.4274/tnd.85530
- Dergi Adı: Turk Noroloji Dergisi
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.31-33
- Anahtar Kelimeler: POEMS Syndrome, visual loss, loss of muscle strength, dyspnea
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
POEMS syndrome (osteosclerotic myeloma) is a plasma-cell proliferative disorder affecting several organs. The term POEMS is an acronym for polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal proteinemia and skin changes. Although the diagnostic criteria have been modified in time to cover those findings that are seen more frequently but are less specific to make a certain decision, the rare nature of the disease may also be associated with the fact that many patients present with symptoms or signs which are thought to be related to certain organ systems. Peripheral neuropathy is the main symptom in this disease and the most important criterion for the diagnosis of POEMS syndrome. Here, we present a case with POEMS syndrome with almost complete visual loss, dyspnea and loss of muscle strength and significant recovery after treatment.