An unusual case of myocardial infarction

POEMS (polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal gammopathy, skin changes) syndrome is a rare haematological condition with a constellation of clinical features that can present to the clinician in a variety of ways. This case highlights how a seemingly uncomplicated myocardial infarc...

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Published in:BMJ case reports 2010, Vol.2010 (apr05 1), p.bcr1120092422-bcr1120092422
Main Authors: Moore, Sally, Rabin, Neil, Cavanagh, Jamie, Playford, Diane, Yong, Kwee
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Blood platelets
Bone marrow
Cytokines
Europe (West)
Female
Hematology
Mortality
Multiple myeloma
Proteins
Radiation therapy
Rare Disease
Stem cells
Thyroid gland
Transplants & implants
Vascular endothelial growth factor
White
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Summary:POEMS (polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal gammopathy, skin changes) syndrome is a rare haematological condition with a constellation of clinical features that can present to the clinician in a variety of ways. This case highlights how a seemingly uncomplicated myocardial infarction can herald the development of this rare haematological disorder. While knowledge of the pathophysiological mechanisms that underpin POEMS syndrome is developing, so too are the diagnostic and treatment strategies available to the clinician.
ISSN:1757-790X
1757-790X
DOI:10.1136/bcr.11.2009.2422