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POEMS syndrome risk factors

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Syed Hassan A. Kazmi BSc, MD [2]

Overview

Overview

The most potent risk factor leading to the development of POEMS syndrome is multiple myeloma of osteosclerotic type.

Risk Factors

Risk Factors

The most potent risk factor leading to the development of POEMS syndrome is multiple myeloma of osteosclerotic type. Other risk factors include the following:

References

References

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