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Verse form syndrome occurs as super uncommon medical syndrome named for its main clinically recognizable features: polyneuropathy (peripheral nerve damage), organomegaly (enlargement of liver or spleen), endocrinopathy (damage to hormone-producing glands)/edema (swelling of organs or tissue), M-protein (an abnormal antibody), and skin changes (including hyperpigmentation and hypertrichosis). These are as well referred to as Crow-Fukase syndrome, Takatsuki disease, or even Peppiness syndrome.

Mayo Clinic Rochester
Information about POEMS syndrome, what it is, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and who gets it.

NORD: POEMS Syndrome
Offers the synonyms, a general discussion and resources.


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