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Flashcards in POEMS syndrome Deck (6)
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1
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Physiology

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paraneoplastic syndrome from plasma cell disorder

2
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Acronym stands for

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polyneuropathy
organomegaly
endocrinopathy
m-protein
skin changes
3
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mandatory major criteria for diagnosis

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1) Polyneuropathy

2) Monoclonal plasma cell disorder

4
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major branch point in management

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limited vs widespread sclerotic bone lesions

5
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management of patient with 1-2 isolated bone lesions

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RT

6
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management of patient with more than 2 bone lesions

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systemic therapy similar to multiple myeloma

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