POEMS Syndrome Peripheral Nervous System Neurological Disorders

POEMS Syndrome Peripheral Nervous System Neurological Disorders

POEMS syndrome is an extremely rare multisystem disorder. POEMS is an acronym that stands for (P)olyneuropathy, disease affecting many nerves; (O)rganomegaly, abnormal enlargement of an organ; (E)ndocrinoapthy, disease affecting certain hormone-producing glands that help to regulate the rate of growth, sexual development, and certain metabolic functions (endocrine system); (M)onoclonal gammopathy or M proteins; and (S)kin defects.

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Mayo Clinic Rochester - Information about POEMS syndrome, what it is, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and who gets it.
NORD: POEMS Syndrome - Offers the synonyms, a general discussion and resources.

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