[POEMS syndrome: role and value of interleukin-6]

Rev Med Interne. 1996;17(2):145-9. doi: 10.1016/0248-8663(96)82964-X.
[Article in French]

Abstract

POEMS syndrome is a systemic disorder with peripheral neuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal gammopathy and skin changes. The association of POEMS syndrome with lympho-proliferative disorder is very commun. The pathogenesis remains poorly understood but implication of cytokines (interleukins 1 and 6) is suspected. We report a case of a classic POEMS syndrome (with polyneuropathy, hepatomegaly, diabetes melitus, hyperpigmentation, monoclonal IgG lambda, anasarca and solitary plasmocytoma), associated with high serum levels of interleukin 6.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Interleukin-6 / blood
  • Interleukin-6 / physiology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • POEMS Syndrome / blood
  • POEMS Syndrome / diagnosis
  • POEMS Syndrome / physiopathology*
  • Prognosis

Substances

  • Interleukin-6