| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5874929 | Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases | 2016 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy or edema, M-spike, and skin manifestations (POEMS) syndrome is a rare multisystem disease. There are very few reports of stroke as the presenting manifestation of POEMS. We report a patient with ischemic stroke due to an underlying vasculopathy as the initial presentation of POEMS. This case highlights the importance of recognizing ischemic stroke as a presenting sign for POEMS as early diagnosis and treatment in patients with POEMS may prevent progression of multisystem involvement and may potentially stabilize the vasculopathy associated with it.
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Authors
Shadi MD, Mitchell S.V. MD, MS,