POEMS syndrome


POEMS syn·drome

a condition characterized by polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal gammopathy, and skin changes. Synonym(s): Crow-Fukase syndrome

POEMS syndrome

Crow-Fucase syndrome A multisystem disease characterized by an acronym, POEMS, derived from Polyneuropathy–distal symmetric progressive muscle weakness, paresthesias, ↓ nerve conduction velocity; Organomegaly–hepatosplenomegaly, lymphadenopathy; Endocrinopathy–hirsutism; Monoclonal gammopathy–myeloma and focal osteosclerosis

POEMS syn·drome

(pōĕmz sindrōm) A condition characterized by polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal gammopathy, and skin changes.
Synonym(s): Crow-Fukase syndrome.

POEMS syndrome

A SYNDROME named as an acronym for Polyneuropathy (a disorder of peripheral nerves), Organomegaly (enlarged organs-liver and spleen), Endocrinopathy (endocrine gland hormonal disorders), M-proteins (Monoclonal IMMUNOGLOBULIN increase) and Skin changes (pigmentation, thickening, sweating, hairiness and FINGER CLUBBING). The condition is rare in Britain but many cases have been reported in Japan.

POEMS syn·drome

(pōĕmz sindrōm) Condition characterized by polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal gammopathy, and skin changes.