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A case of POEMS syndrome treated by autologous hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation.
- Source :
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Nature clinical practice. Neurology [Nat Clin Pract Neurol] 2008 Dec; Vol. 4 (12), pp. 686-91. - Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- Background: A 55-year-old woman with no remarkable medical history presented to a neurology ward with a 17-week history of rapidly progressive gait difficulties that confined her to a wheelchair.<br />Investigations: Electroneuromyography, immunoelectrophoresis, bone radiography, lesion-targeted bone-marrow examination, blood tests.<br />Diagnosis: Neuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal gammopathy, and skin changes (POEMS) syndrome.<br />Management: High-dose chemotherapy and autologous hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1745-8358
- Volume :
- 4
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Nature clinical practice. Neurology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 19043425
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1038/ncpneuro0942