[Papilledema and POEMS syndrome. Apropos of a case]

J Fr Ophtalmol. 1996;19(6-7):467-9.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The POEMS syndrome (Polyneuropathy, Organomegaly, Endocrinopathy, Monoclonal protein, Skin Changes) is often unrecognized by ophthalmologists. We report the case of a 51-year-old female suffering from a POEMS syndrome with a bilateral optic disc edema.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • POEMS Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • POEMS Syndrome / physiopathology
  • Papilledema / etiology*