POEMS syndrome echocardiography or ultrasound

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sabawoon Mirwais, M.B.B.S, M.D.[2]

Echocardiography/ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of POEMS syndrome. Findings suggestive of POEMS syndrome include pericardial effusion, left ventricular hypertrophy with moderately impaired systolic function, pulmonary hypertension, seroperitoneum, and hepatosplenomegaly.

Echocardiography may be helpful in the diagnosis of POEMS syndrome. Findings suggestive of POEMS syndrome include:

• Pericardial effusion
• Left ventricular hypertrophy with moderately impaired systolic function^[1]
• Pulmonary hypertension^[1]

Abdominal ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of POEMS syndrome. Findings suggestive of POEMS syndrome include:

• Ascites^[1]
• Hepatosplenomegaly

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