POEMS syndrome Flashcards
1
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Physiology
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paraneoplastic syndrome from plasma cell disorder
2
Q
Acronym stands for
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polyneuropathy organomegaly endocrinopathy m-protein skin changes
3
Q
mandatory major criteria for diagnosis
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1) Polyneuropathy
2) Monoclonal plasma cell disorder
4
Q
major branch point in management
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limited vs widespread sclerotic bone lesions
5
Q
management of patient with 1-2 isolated bone lesions
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RT
6
Q
management of patient with more than 2 bone lesions
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systemic therapy similar to multiple myeloma
