Cancers, Vol. 9, Pages 129: Alcohol Misuse Link to POEMS Syndrome in a Patient

Conclusions: Chronic alcohol misuse can be a strong risk factor to rare malignancies such as POEMS syndrome. Extreme elevation of VEGF levels is diagnostic for POEMS syndrome, and should be followed to assess response to therapy. In addition, other comorbidities should be considered individually to ensure personalized therapeutic intervention.

Source: Cancers - September 23, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: John Neary Susan Goodwin Lawrence Cohen Manuela Neuman Tags: Case Report Source Type: research