1. Spontaneous recovery of adrenal insufficiency in POEMS syndrome.
- Author
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Ashawesh K and Fiad TM
- Subjects
- Adrenal Insufficiency complications, Adult, Female, Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation methods, Humans, POEMS Syndrome complications, Remission Induction methods, Treatment Outcome, Adrenal Insufficiency diagnosis, Adrenal Insufficiency surgery, POEMS Syndrome diagnosis, POEMS Syndrome surgery
- Abstract
POEMS syndrome is a rare multisystem disorder characterized by polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal gammopathy, and skin changes. We report the first case of spontaneous recovery of adrenal insufficiency in a patient with POEMS syndrome treated with autologous hematopoietic cell transplantation. We conclude that in patients with POEMS syndrome, adrenal insufficiency should be regularly assessed for potential recovery.
- Published
- 2009