V A Wong1, N K Wade. 1. Department of Ophthalomology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver Hospital and Health Sciences Centre, Canada. anthonyw@unixg.ubc.ca
Abstract
PURPOSE: To alert ophthalmologists to POEMS syndrome as an unusual cause of optic disk swelling. METHOD: Case report. A 25-year-old white woman developed scotomata and optic disk swelling, and systemic signs and symptoms of POEMS syndrome. RESULTS: Bone marrow biopsy disclosed multiple myeloma. Despite treatment with corticosteroids, radiation, and marrow transplantation, the patient died from multi-organ failure. CONCLUSION: Because POEMS syndrome typically affects older male patients, this is an unusual case of multiple myeloma in conjunction with POEMS syndrome.
PURPOSE: To alert ophthalmologists to POEMS syndrome as an unusual cause of optic disk swelling. METHOD: Case report. A 25-year-old white woman developed scotomata and optic disk swelling, and systemic signs and symptoms of POEMS syndrome. RESULTS: Bone marrow biopsy disclosed multiple myeloma. Despite treatment with corticosteroids, radiation, and marrow transplantation, the patient died from multi-organ failure. CONCLUSION: Because POEMS syndrome typically affects older male patients, this is an unusual case of multiple myeloma in conjunction with POEMS syndrome.
Authors: Hana Mahallati; James Kirkland Roberts; Amer Assal; Divaya Bhutani; David C Park; Golnaz Moazami Journal: Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep Date: 2021-03-16
Authors: Angela Dispenzieri; Martha Q Lacy; Suzanne R Hayman; Shaji K Kumar; Francis Buadi; David Dingli; Mark R Litzow; Dennis A Gastineau; David J Inwards; Michelle A Elliott; Ivana N Micallef; Stephen M Ansell; William J Hogan; Luis F Porrata; Patrick A Johnston; Bekele Afessa; Alan Bryce; Robert A Kyle; Morie A Gertz Journal: Eur J Haematol Date: 2008-01-23 Impact factor: 2.997