Creange et al. describe the case of a woman who presented with sudden-onset neuropathy, elevated levels of vascular endothelial growth factor, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis, and thrombosis. Diagnosed with POEMS syndrome, the patient was successfully treated with high-dose chemotherapy and autologous hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation.
- Alain Créange
- Ahmed Chater
- Aline Santin