The skin changes of POEMS syndrome

Br J Dermatol. 1987 Oct;117(4):523-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1987.tb04933.x.

Abstract

POEMS syndrome is a multi-system disorder characterized by polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, the presence of monoclonal protein and skin changes. We describe a case with scleroderma and angiomatous vascular proliferation as skin alterations which may be involved in this syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Hemangioma / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Lymphatic Diseases / complications
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / complications
  • Scleroderma, Systemic / pathology*
  • Skin / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Syndrome