Figure 2
Figure 2. Classic findings of POEMS syndromes. (A) Massive ascites and lipodystrophy. (B) Chest radiograph and pulmonary function test results demonstrating reduced lung volumes because of neuromuscular weakness, small effusions, and reduced diffusing capacity of carbon monoxide. (C) Improved chest radiograph and pulmonary function tests 2.5 years after ASCT (same patient as in panel H). (D) Fusion CT PET of mixed lytic/sclerotic lesion in right scapula. (E) Bone windows of CT of mixed lytic/sclerotic lesion in right scapula. (F) Hyperemia of extremities and white nails. (G) Outcropping of cherry angiomata at diagnosis. (H) Shrinkage and disappearance of cherry angiomata after radiation to solitary osteosclerotic lesion in right femur. (I) Plasmacytoma right scapula with overlying erythema as well as gynecomastia, muscle wasting, and ascites. Also present but unrelated is florid tinea corpis resulting from chronic steroid used for the incorrect diagnosis of CIDP.

Classic findings of POEMS syndromes. (A) Massive ascites and lipodystrophy. (B) Chest radiograph and pulmonary function test results demonstrating reduced lung volumes because of neuromuscular weakness, small effusions, and reduced diffusing capacity of carbon monoxide. (C) Improved chest radiograph and pulmonary function tests 2.5 years after ASCT (same patient as in panel H). (D) Fusion CT PET of mixed lytic/sclerotic lesion in right scapula. (E) Bone windows of CT of mixed lytic/sclerotic lesion in right scapula. (F) Hyperemia of extremities and white nails. (G) Outcropping of cherry angiomata at diagnosis. (H) Shrinkage and disappearance of cherry angiomata after radiation to solitary osteosclerotic lesion in right femur. (I) Plasmacytoma right scapula with overlying erythema as well as gynecomastia, muscle wasting, and ascites. Also present but unrelated is florid tinea corpis resulting from chronic steroid used for the incorrect diagnosis of CIDP.

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