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Part 2 - Comprehensive Diagnosis and Management of POEMS Syndrome - Ep 1.5

Podcast: HemaSphere Podcast · HemaSphere Journal

Opublikowano: 2023-09-06

POEMS syndrome (Polyneuropathy, Organomegaly, Endocrinopathy, M-protein and Skin changes) is rare, and systemic manifestations are commonly overlooked initially. Diagnosis is often delayed 12-16 months, during which patients can be severely disabled. No established treatment guidelines exist for POEMS. A recent HemaSphere published article Comprehensive Diagnosis and Management of POEMS Syndrome offers a clinical blueprint for managing POEMS, from diagnostics to work-up, therapy selection, follow-up, and relapse treatment. Shirley d'Sa & Michael Lunn, two co-authors of the article discuss with host Dr Stephen Hibbs, in this second of two episodes, why multidisciplinary collaboration is essential. Catch up with Part 1 h...